FIRECRACKER 4K
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2026 FIRECRACKER 4K
Our 22nd annual Firecracker 4K run/walk kicks off the Central Pa 4thFest's July 4th celebration. Last year 870 runners/walkers kicked off our annual celebration of America's birthday. Thanks for making it such a big success! *This year is extra special as we all celebrate America's 250th!* This year's race will once again be run on the beautiful Penn State main campus starting near Beaver Stadium located on the east side of campus. Don your most patriotic apparel and join in the fun. Following the race return later in the day with your friends and family to enjoy another amazing Central Pa 4thFest fireworks show!! Where/When: Friday, July 4th @ 9 a.m.NOTE: Day of race registration is available from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on the mezzanine inside the PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium located on the east side of the PSU main campus.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! - use your smartphone, tablet or computer to register.
T-shirt: 2026 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts are guaranteed to all race registrants registered during
the early signup periods (ends June 25th).
(Tech style shirt available in both Youth (Y) and Adult (A) sizes: Y-S, Y-M, Y-L, A-S, A-M, A-L, A-XL,
A-XXL, A-XXXL)
AWARDS:
* Overall: Top male (1) and Female (1)
Top 3 (M&F) each age category: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.
* All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities
* Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2023 for the FIRECRACKER 4K. It's a fantastic 4K featuring a flat and fast course in University Park.
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FIRECRACKER 4K
About University Park
FIRECRACKER 4K takes place in University Park, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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