2026 GCR Firecracker 5K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Naples, Florida
- Price $38.95
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Celebrate Independence Day in style at the 2026 GCR Firecracker 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in beautiful Naples, Collier. This exciting event invites runners, run/walkers, and walkers of all ages to participate in a vibrant double loop course through scenic Lake Park. The race kicks off at 7 am, perfect for an exhilarating start to your July 4th festivities!
Join in the fun with packet pick-up available on Friday, July 3rd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Naples on the Run, and on race day starting at 5:30 am just north of 15th Ave. N. Don’t miss out on the Kids Race at 6:45 am, a delightful 1/2 mile loop that encourages young athletes to join the celebration. Plus, every participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement. The event also features the GCR Freedom Swim at 10:30 am at Lowdermilk Park, making it a day filled with activity and community spirit. Best of all, proceeds from this event support the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund, ensuring the love for running continues
Join in the fun with packet pick-up available on Friday, July 3rd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Naples on the Run, and on race day starting at 5:30 am just north of 15th Ave. N. Don’t miss out on the Kids Race at 6:45 am, a delightful 1/2 mile loop that encourages young athletes to join the celebration. Plus, every participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement. The event also features the GCR Freedom Swim at 10:30 am at Lowdermilk Park, making it a day filled with activity and community spirit. Best of all, proceeds from this event support the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund, ensuring the love for running continues
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the 4th of July by running, run/walking, or walking the Firecracker 5K! It is a double loop course through Lake Park. The race starts at 7 am.
PACKET PICK UP Friday July 3, from 11am-4pm at Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples FL 34102)
Day of Packet Pick up starts at 5:30 am on Saturday, July 4 in the lot just north of 15th Ave. N.
Parking is in the Fleischmann Park lot off of Fleischmann Blvd. and the south side of Coastland Mall.
Race Start is on 15th Ave. N (see course map below)
Includes a T-shirt at packet pick-up and a finisher medal after! Age Group Awards
Kids race will take place at 6:45am (Gather at the FINISH LINE at 6:40am. This is a 1/2 mile loop that starts and ends at our 5k finish line balloon. No sign up necessary.)
GCR FREEDOM SWIM - 10:30AM AT LOWDERMILK PARK
Proceeds of the GCR Firecracker 5K will go to the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund. Find out more at www.gcrunner.org
PACKET PICK UP Friday July 3, from 11am-4pm at Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples FL 34102)
Day of Packet Pick up starts at 5:30 am on Saturday, July 4 in the lot just north of 15th Ave. N.
Parking is in the Fleischmann Park lot off of Fleischmann Blvd. and the south side of Coastland Mall.
Race Start is on 15th Ave. N (see course map below)
Includes a T-shirt at packet pick-up and a finisher medal after! Age Group Awards
Kids race will take place at 6:45am (Gather at the FINISH LINE at 6:40am. This is a 1/2 mile loop that starts and ends at our 5k finish line balloon. No sign up necessary.)
GCR FREEDOM SWIM - 10:30AM AT LOWDERMILK PARK
Proceeds of the GCR Firecracker 5K will go to the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund. Find out more at www.gcrunner.org
Races
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GCR Firecracker 5K Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$38.95
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