Nantucket Firecracker 5k Run & Walk
About this race
PLACE:
Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Road, Nantucket, MA
DESCRIPTION
COURSE: Scenic course starting and ending at Jetties Beach through residential areas including Beach Street, the Cliff with the finish on Hulbert Ave and Bathing Beach
AWARDS: Free T-shirt, age division prizes, refreshments..
NUMBER/T-SHIRT PICK UP: Free Official Race T-Shirt to the first 500 runners and walkers TO PICK UP THEIR NUMBERS at Nantucket Health Club, 10 Young’s Way (508) 228-4750. It is strongly recommended you pick up your timing chip and T shirt on Thursday, July 3rd 9:00 AM to 6 PM to avoid the rush and have the best chance of receiving a proper size shirt. Race day sign up is at Jetties Beach starting at 6 AM
ENTRY FEE: $50 Run/Walk entry fee.
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Nantucket Firecracker 5k Run & Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Nantucket.
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Nantucket Firecracker 5k Run
PLACE: Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Road, Nantucket, MA DESCRIPTION COURSE: Scenic course starting and ending at Jetties Beach through residential areas including Beach Street, the Cliff with the finish on Hulbert Ave and Bathing Beach AWARDS: $100 cash prize to 1st Male & Female Runner & Walker. Age division prizes including Kids, Youth & Seniors, Runners & Walkers through 3rd place. NUMBER/T-SHIRT PICK UP: Free Official Race T-Shirt to the first 500 runners and walkers TO PICK UP THEIR NUMBERS at Nantucket Health Club, 10 Young’s Way (508) 228-4750. It is strongly recommended you pick up your timing chip and T shirt on Wednesday July 3rd 9:00 AM to 6 PM to avoid the rush and have the best chance of receiving a proper size shirt. Race day sign up is at Jetties Beach starting at 6 AM. ENTRY FEE: $40 Run/Walk entry fee.
Walking
Nantucket Firecracker 5K Competitive Walk
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About Nantucket
Nantucket Firecracker 5k Run & Walk takes place in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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