FIRECRACKER 4K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location University Park, Pennsylvania
- Price $35.76
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate America's birthday with a bang at the 22nd Annual Firecracker 4K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026! This exciting run/walk will kick off the Central PA 4thFest celebration at the beautiful University Park, Centre, starting near the iconic Beaver Stadium on Penn State's main campus. Join the festivities at 9 a.m. and don your most patriotic apparel as you join fellow runners and walkers in this spirited event.
Last year, over 870 participants took part in this beloved community tradition, and this year promises to be even more special as we commemorate America's 250th birthday! Race day registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., but you can also secure your spot online right up to race time. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and awards will be given to the top finishers in various age categories. Plus, enjoy post-race refreshments and a water station along the route to keep you energized! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off your Independence Day celebrations with family and friends, followed by a spectacular fireworks show later in the day!
Last year, over 870 participants took part in this beloved community tradition, and this year promises to be even more special as we commemorate America's 250th birthday! Race day registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., but you can also secure your spot online right up to race time. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and awards will be given to the top finishers in various age categories. Plus, enjoy post-race refreshments and a water station along the route to keep you energized! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off your Independence Day celebrations with family and friends, followed by a spectacular fireworks show later in the day!
Organiser's Description
_ 2026 FIRECRACKER 4K _
OUR 22ND ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 4K RUN/WALK KICKS OFF THE CENTRAL PA 4THFEST'S
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. LAST YEAR 870 RUNNERS/WALKERS KICKED OFF OUR ANNUAL
CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY. THANKS FOR MAKING IT SUCH A BIG SUCCESS!
*_THIS YEAR IS __EXTRA SPECIAL AS WE ALL CELEBRATE AMERICA'S __250TH!*_
THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE RUN ON THE BEAUTIFUL PENN STATE MAIN
CAMPUS STARTING NEAR BEAVER STADIUM LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAMPUS.
DON YOUR MOST PATRIOTIC APPAREL AND JOIN IN THE FUN. FOLLOWING THE RACE RETURN
LATER IN THE DAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO ENJOY ANOTHER AMAZING CENTRAL
PA 4THFEST FIREWORKS SHOW!!
WHERE/WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 4TH @ 9 A.M.
NOTE: Day of race registration is available from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on the mezzanine inside the PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium located on the east side of the PSU main campus.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! - use your smartphone, tablet or computer to register right up to race start time!
T-SHIRT: 2026 Commemorative America 250 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts and timing bibs (limit 1000) are guaranteed to all race registrants registered during the early signup periods (ends June 24th).
(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 )
AWARDS:
* 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+
* Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.
* All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities
* Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
OUR 22ND ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 4K RUN/WALK KICKS OFF THE CENTRAL PA 4THFEST'S
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. LAST YEAR 870 RUNNERS/WALKERS KICKED OFF OUR ANNUAL
CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY. THANKS FOR MAKING IT SUCH A BIG SUCCESS!
*_THIS YEAR IS __EXTRA SPECIAL AS WE ALL CELEBRATE AMERICA'S __250TH!*_
THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE RUN ON THE BEAUTIFUL PENN STATE MAIN
CAMPUS STARTING NEAR BEAVER STADIUM LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAMPUS.
DON YOUR MOST PATRIOTIC APPAREL AND JOIN IN THE FUN. FOLLOWING THE RACE RETURN
LATER IN THE DAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO ENJOY ANOTHER AMAZING CENTRAL
PA 4THFEST FIREWORKS SHOW!!
WHERE/WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 4TH @ 9 A.M.
NOTE: Day of race registration is available from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on the mezzanine inside the PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium located on the east side of the PSU main campus.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! - use your smartphone, tablet or computer to register right up to race start time!
T-SHIRT: 2026 Commemorative America 250 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts and timing bibs (limit 1000) are guaranteed to all race registrants registered during the early signup periods (ends June 24th).
(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 )
AWARDS:
* 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+
* Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.
* All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities
* Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
Races
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Firecracker 4k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.76
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Medlar Field at Lubrano Park - Penn State Main Campus, Corner of Curtin Rd & Porter Rd, University Park, 16802, PA, United States
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