FIRECRACKER 4K

20th Anniversary

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After a successful reboot of our Firecracker 4K in 2023 we are ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our family friendly race in 2024!!

Our annual Firecracker 4K run/walk kicks off the Central Pa 4thFest's day long celebration of our nation's birthday.  The race will be run on the beautiful Penn State main campus starting near the Bryce Jordan Center located on the east side of campus.

Wear your most patriotic apparel and join in the fun.

On-line registration only (including day of race). To further support the celebration of our 20th anniversary, we will once again offer no additional online registration processing fee, so sign up early (RACE SHIELD event insurance is available). Day of race online registration will be held at Medlar Field located at the corner of Curtin and Porter Roads.

FAQs

  • 2024 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts are guaranteed to all race registrants registering during the early signup period (now thru 6/25/24).

    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

  • Pre-race shirt and timing bib pickup will be available on Monday, July 1st (TBA)

  • 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+

  • All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4th Fest activities.

  • Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.

  •  Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.