Annual 6.5K Firecracker Run/Walk Essex NY
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Essex, New York
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Annual 6.5K Firecracker Run/Walk in the charming town of Essex, New York, taking place on Friday, July 4th, 2025! This exciting event invites participants to experience the beauty of Essex-by-the-Lake while supporting a wonderful cause — High Peaks Hospice. The scenic 6.5K race kicks off at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness, leading you down a delightful dirt road where you might encounter friendly farm animals, including cows, sheep, and even llamas! As you make your way through picturesque Middle Road, keep an eye out for breathtaking views of the Adirondacks in the distance.
The route winds through the historic hamlet of Essex, concluding in front of the old fire station, which is listed on the National Historic Register. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a festive Fourth of July Parade, complete with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and local shopping opportunities. Families can also enjoy a children's fun run around Beggs Park, making this event a perfect way to celebrate Independence Day in style. Don’t miss out on this "Spark-tacular" celebration of community and wellness!
The route winds through the historic hamlet of Essex, concluding in front of the old fire station, which is listed on the National Historic Register. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a festive Fourth of July Parade, complete with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and local shopping opportunities. Families can also enjoy a children's fun run around Beggs Park, making this event a perfect way to celebrate Independence Day in style. Don’t miss out on this "Spark-tacular" celebration of community and wellness!
Organiser's Description
Join us in beautiful Essex-by-the-Lake for our annual "Spark-tacular" 6.5K Firecracker Run benefiting High Peaks Hospice.
This 6.5 K race starts at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness, just north of the ferry dock in the bucolic town of Essex. The course begins on a long, dirt road (Blockhouse), where you may see some cows, sheep, or even a llama or two. After Blockhouse Road, runners turn left onto Middle Road, where you may, again, see more farm animals and even catch a glimpse of the Adirondacks in the distance. One more turn left brings runners downhill towards the hamlet of Essex (the entire hamlet is on the National Historic Register), where the race concludes in front of the old fire station.
After the race, hang out in town and enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July Parade with a bite to eat and drink and perhaps some shopping. There will also be a children's fun run around Beggs Park.
This 6.5 K race starts at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness, just north of the ferry dock in the bucolic town of Essex. The course begins on a long, dirt road (Blockhouse), where you may see some cows, sheep, or even a llama or two. After Blockhouse Road, runners turn left onto Middle Road, where you may, again, see more farm animals and even catch a glimpse of the Adirondacks in the distance. One more turn left brings runners downhill towards the hamlet of Essex (the entire hamlet is on the National Historic Register), where the race concludes in front of the old fire station.
After the race, hang out in town and enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July Parade with a bite to eat and drink and perhaps some shopping. There will also be a children's fun run around Beggs Park.
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Annual 6.5K Firecracker Run/Walk Essex NY
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Annual Firecracker T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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