Stafford Hospital 5km
In the spring of 2010, the foundation organized a 5km run to raise awareness of the Stafford facility and operational funds. [more …]
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FARC History
The Early Years of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club
In the fall of 1993, John Robbins took the initiative to organize local runners and form a club. A liver transplant recipient, he wanted to find people to run with. [more …]
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Dahlgren Trail half-marathon
The race is run on the old railbed trail. The Navy built the rail line in 1942 to supply their Dahlgren Base. [more …]
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Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix
The 30-year history of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club managed race series. [more …]
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Blue & Gray Half-Marathon
After completing its fifth Grand Prix in 1998, the officers and directors of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club included a survey as part of membership renewals. One question asked, “What different races would you like to see in the area?” A consensus on the survey was a half-marathon in our area. [more …]
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31st Turkey Trot Coming Soon
The 31st edition will be held on November 23, 2023, with the bright-tailed start of 7:30 am. What is the attraction of a 5 km on Thanksgiving morning? [more …]
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30 Years of the Downtown Mile
During FARC’S infancy, co-founder Chris Campbell developed the original club race, “The Downtown Mile.” [more …]
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