Downtown Mile for CASA

About the Event

Please join us and support Rappahannock Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. All proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock Area CASA, a local non-profit organization that supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive. Visit rappahannockcasa.com for more information. This is a fun, downtown evening race with a fun post-race atmosphere.

Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series: The Downtown Mile for CASA is the 9th race in the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series. All finishers will receive points toward the 12-race series.

Location: Charles Street, Downtown Fredericksburg

Race Waves:

5:00 pm - Wave 1 Females ages 15 and up

5:15 pm - Wave 2 Males ages 15 and up

5:30 pm - Wave 3 Youth ages 6-14

5:45 pm - Superhero Run This wave is open to all ages, families who wish to participate together, parents with strollers, walking participants, etc.

Shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by September 1, 2026.

Race Day Registration and packet pickup will be held from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. on Saturday. Register on your smartphone or tablet at the event. Shirts are only guaranteed to those who register by September 1st.

CASA Sponsorship - to become a sponsor of the 2026 Downtown Mile for CASA, please click on the DONATE tab on the race website or email the race director at dtmile4casa@runfarc.com for a paper form and/or to pay electronically.

Races Offered

Wave 1 - Women ages 15 and up

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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17:00

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$30.00

Wave 2 - Men ages 15 and up

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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17:15

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$30.00

Wave 3 - Youth ages 6-14

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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17:30

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$30.00

Wave 4 - CASA Superhero Run - Family Wave

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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17:45

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Fredericksburg.

thermostat Temperature

16.9° / 26.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.8° / 26.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 40m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:51

nightlight Sunset

19:16

About Fredericksburg

Learn more about the host city, Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg is a city in Northern Virginia. The downtown area has experienced a revival since the 1970s allowing a strong arts community to thrive. Galleries, music venues, and fine dining can all be found in the historic district. While the city has seen massive growth, the downtown area and battlefields have been well preserved due to strong local commitment to historic preservation, providing a unique blend of old and new culture.