FIRECRACKER 4K
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location University Park, Pennsylvania
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the vibrant FIRECRACKER 4K on Friday, July 4th, 2025, held at the picturesque University Park, Centre. This exciting event kicks off the Central PA 4thFest, celebrating our nation's birthday with a family-friendly run/walk that promises fun for participants of all ages. Starting near the Bryce Jordan Center on the beautiful Penn State Main Campus, the race invites you to don your most patriotic apparel and join the festivities. With a professionally timed 4K course and awards for top finishers in various age categories, this is an event you won't want to miss!
In addition to the race, participants can look forward to post-race refreshments and a water station along the route to keep everyone energized. And don't forget about the spectacular fireworks show that caps off the day's celebrations, making for an unforgettable Independence Day experience. Be sure to register early to secure your guaranteed race t-shirt and join hundreds of fellow runners in this time-honored tradition!
In addition to the race, participants can look forward to post-race refreshments and a water station along the route to keep everyone energized. And don't forget about the spectacular fireworks show that caps off the day's celebrations, making for an unforgettable Independence Day experience. Be sure to register early to secure your guaranteed race t-shirt and join hundreds of fellow runners in this time-honored tradition!
Organiser's Description
_THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!_
FOR MAKING OUR 2024 FIRECRACKER 4K SUCH A GREAT SUCCESS. YOU WERE PART OF OUR 776 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT (100+ VS 2023)! YOUR PARTICIPATION IS KEY TO OUR ABILITY TO HOST ONE OF THE BEST DAY LONG JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS IN THE NATION CAPPED OFF WITH AN AMAZING FIREWORKS SHOW. _AGAIN, THANK YOU!!_ LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AGAIN IN 2025! WATCH FOR UPDATED 4K RACE INFO EARLY IN 2025!
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_2024 FIRECRACKER 4K 20TH ANNIVERSARY_
AFTER A SUCCESSFUL REBOOT OF OUR FIRECRACKER 4K IN 2023 WE ARE READY TO CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY RACE IN 2024!!
OUR ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 4K RUN/WALK KICKS OFF THE CENTRAL PA 4THFEST'S DAY LONG CELEBRATION OF OUR NATION'S BIRTHDAY. THE RACE WILL BE RUN ON THE BEAUTIFUL PENN STATE MAIN CAMPUS STARTING NEAR THE BRYCE JORDAN CENTER 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 OTHER 4THFEST ACTIVITIES CAPPED OFF WITH ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP FIREWORKS SHOWS.
T-SHIRT: 2024 FIRECRACKER 4K RACE T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO ALL RACE REGISTRANTS REGISTERING DURING THE EARLY SIGNUP PERIOD (ENDS JUNE 25TH).
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.
FOR MAKING OUR 2024 FIRECRACKER 4K SUCH A GREAT SUCCESS. YOU WERE PART OF OUR 776 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT (100+ VS 2023)! YOUR PARTICIPATION IS KEY TO OUR ABILITY TO HOST ONE OF THE BEST DAY LONG JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS IN THE NATION CAPPED OFF WITH AN AMAZING FIREWORKS SHOW. _AGAIN, THANK YOU!!_ LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AGAIN IN 2025! WATCH FOR UPDATED 4K RACE INFO EARLY IN 2025!
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_2024 FIRECRACKER 4K 20TH ANNIVERSARY_
AFTER A SUCCESSFUL REBOOT OF OUR FIRECRACKER 4K IN 2023 WE ARE READY TO CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY RACE IN 2024!!
OUR ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 4K RUN/WALK KICKS OFF THE CENTRAL PA 4THFEST'S DAY LONG CELEBRATION OF OUR NATION'S BIRTHDAY. THE RACE WILL BE RUN ON THE BEAUTIFUL PENN STATE MAIN CAMPUS STARTING NEAR THE BRYCE JORDAN CENTER 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 OTHER 4THFEST ACTIVITIES CAPPED OFF WITH ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP FIREWORKS SHOWS.
T-SHIRT: 2024 FIRECRACKER 4K RACE T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO ALL RACE REGISTRANTS REGISTERING DURING THE EARLY SIGNUP PERIOD (ENDS JUNE 25TH).
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.
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