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
Join the excitement of the 2026 GCR Firecracker 5K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in beautiful Naples, Collier! This festive event invites runners, run/walkers, and walkers to celebrate Independence Day with a spirited double loop course through Lake Park. The race kicks off at 7 am, offering a fantastic opportunity to get active and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
Participants can register for just $35 until July 3rd, with a race day fee of $40. Students aged 21 and under can take advantage of a special rate of $20, increasing to $25 on race day. Don't miss the chance to grab your race packet on July 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at Naples on the Run, or on race day starting at 5:30 am in Fleischmann Park. Every runner will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a finisher medal, plus age group awards will be presented five deep! Kids can join in the fun with a special 1/2 mile race at 6:45 am, no sign-up required.
To make the holiday even more special, the GCR Freedom Swim will take place at Lowdermilk Park at
Participants can register for just $35 until July 3rd, with a race day fee of $40. Students aged 21 and under can take advantage of a special rate of $20, increasing to $25 on race day. Don't miss the chance to grab your race packet on July 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at Naples on the Run, or on race day starting at 5:30 am in Fleischmann Park. Every runner will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a finisher medal, plus age group awards will be presented five deep! Kids can join in the fun with a special 1/2 mile race at 6:45 am, no sign-up required.
To make the holiday even more special, the GCR Freedom Swim will take place at Lowdermilk Park at
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.
ENTRY FEE
$35 through July 3, $40 race day; $20 for students (21 and under) through July 3, $25 race day.
Packet Pick up July 3, from 10am-4pm at Naples on the Run
Day of Packet Pick up starts at 5:30 am on Friday, July 4 in Fleischmann Park
Race Start is by the water treatment plant on 10th St. N (see course map below)
Includes a T-shirt at packet pick-up and a finisher medal after!
Age Group Awards 5 Deep!
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
ENTRY FEE
$35 through July 3, $40 race day; $20 for students (21 and under) through July 3, $25 race day.
Packet Pick up July 3, from 10am-4pm at Naples on the Run
Day of Packet Pick up starts at 5:30 am on Friday, July 4 in Fleischmann Park
Race Start is by the water treatment plant on 10th St. N (see course map below)
Includes a T-shirt at packet pick-up and a finisher medal after!
Age Group Awards 5 Deep!
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
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