Event Description
What better way to celebrate our nations birthday than with a run!
Picture it: running down the street on the morning of July 4th with dozens of other people all carrying an American flag!
The DENFIT1776 annual run is to honor and acknowledge the men and women who founded our nation, doing so with grit, determination, and perseverance. It is our American heritage to be able-bodied and demonstrate courage in the face of adversity.
Runners will have THREE event options to choose from and will start at 8:00am on July 4th: 1776 12k, 17.76mi Full, and 17.76mi Challenge. The course starts from Cape Vincent Recreation Park and is a scenic route through the village of Cape Vincent and along the river to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse - a very flat and fast 12k bringing runners back to the start line. From there, 1776 Full and Challenge runners will start a second lap with an additional 5k loop that travels through the village. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Run and walk at your own pace while enjoying the view of the river and our quaint village!
EVENT Options (be sure to read requirements below):
1776 12k - a quick "out-and-back" lap while carrying an American flag of any size or dressing in red, white, and blue!
1776Full - 17.76 miles (two laps + 5k loop) carrying an American flag of any size for the first 12k
1776Challenge - 17.76mi (two laps + 5k loop) while carrying a 3x5 American flag on a pole the ENTIRE distance
*****REQUIREMENTS*****
All runners must provide an American flag and will be asked to display it for the first 12k section of the course. For the 12k and FULL, it can be ANY size (such as a small cemetery flag...but the bigger the better). Stick a small flag in a pocket of a running vest; carry a small pole... whatever you choose, a flag must be on display. After the first leg of the course, runners who are opting for the FULL (non-challenge) 17.76mi distance can drop off their flag and continue. For runners who take up the Challenge option and want to earn the coveted DENFIT CUSTOM SPEAR, it must be a 2x3/or larger flag on a pole and carried for the entire 17.76mi distance.
To guarantee your t-shirt sizing, register BEFORE 06/16/2023
THIS EVENT IS NOT TIMED but a clock will be clearly visible for runners who want to keep track. This run is largely self-supported with one aid station located at the 12k lighthouse turn around.
Course closes at noon.
Every participant receives a t-shirt and medal and will be provided light refreshments upon completing the course.
After the event, stick around for '4th of July Bike Parade', taking place also at Rec Park as the 1776 concludes. Watch as over a hundred kids carrying flags make their way through town on their bicycles!
