DENFIT 1776

🇺🇸 Event Overview

What better way to celebrate our nation's 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!

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

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.

• Date: July 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00 AM
• Location: Cape Vincent Recreation Park, Cape Vincent, NY
• Course: Scenic route through the village and along the river to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse

🏁 Event Options

Runners will have TWO event options to choose from:

• 1776 7.76mi: A quick "out-and-back" lap while carrying an American flag of any size or dressing in red, white, and blue!
• 1776 Challenge: 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 as they run 7.76mi. 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.

• Challenge Option: To earn the coveted DENFIT CUSTOM SPEAR, it must be a 3x5 flag on a pole and carried for the entire 17.76mi distance.
• T-Shirt Sizing: To guarantee your t-shirt sizing, register BEFORE 06/16/2025.
• Self-Supported: This run is largely self-supported with one aid station located at the lighthouse turn around.
• Course Closure: Course closes at 11am.

🎖️ Participant Perks

Every participant receives a t-shirt and medal and will be provided light refreshments upon completing the course.

🎆 Post-Race Celebration

After the event, stick around for the '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!

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit DENFIT 1776 Race Page.