59th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Bethel, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 59th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race on Friday, July 4, 2025, in the charming town of Bethel, Western Connecticut! This festive event kicks off at 8:00 AM at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, located at 1 School St. Runners of all ages are invited to participate in this thrilling 8K race, with a fantastic atmosphere that celebrates community and fitness.
Be sure to register online by midnight on July 3rd to secure your spot and guarantee a tech shirt and race packet if you sign up by June 6th. As an added incentive, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age category awards for participants aged 10 and under, all the way up to 70+. With chip timing and refreshments available, the John Demille Firecracker 8K is not just a race; it's a celebration of health, community spirit, and summer fun. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run, compete, and enjoy the day!
Be sure to register online by midnight on July 3rd to secure your spot and guarantee a tech shirt and race packet if you sign up by June 6th. As an added incentive, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age category awards for participants aged 10 and under, all the way up to 70+. With chip timing and refreshments available, the John Demille Firecracker 8K is not just a race; it's a celebration of health, community spirit, and summer fun. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run, compete, and enjoy the day!
Organiser's Description
Time: 8:00am Start Time
PRICE INCREASE begins Saturday, June 21st and is $40.00
ONLINE registration ENDS at midnight July 3rd.
Location: 1 School St. - Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center - Bethel, CT
Amenities: Tech Shirt and Race Packets guaranteed to people registered by JUNE 6th. (Race Day Pick Up Only!) First come first serve on sizes.
Prizes: $200.00 first overall male and female / $100.00 second overall male and female / $50.00 for third overall male and female
Prizes in each age category: (excludes top 1st, 2nd & 3rd) 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
Chip timing and splits times with finish time posted at the end of the race by Fast Track Timing LLC.
Water Station and refreshments will be available to all participants.
PRICE INCREASE begins Saturday, June 21st and is $40.00
ONLINE registration ENDS at midnight July 3rd.
Location: 1 School St. - Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center - Bethel, CT
Amenities: Tech Shirt and Race Packets guaranteed to people registered by JUNE 6th. (Race Day Pick Up Only!) First come first serve on sizes.
Prizes: $200.00 first overall male and female / $100.00 second overall male and female / $50.00 for third overall male and female
Prizes in each age category: (excludes top 1st, 2nd & 3rd) 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
Chip timing and splits times with finish time posted at the end of the race by Fast Track Timing LLC.
Water Station and refreshments will be available to all participants.
Races
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8k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered by June 5th.
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