FIRECRACKER 4K
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location University Park, Pennsylvania
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate America’s birthday in style at the 21st Annual Firecracker 4K! This exciting run/walk event takes place on Friday, July 4th, 2025, at the scenic University Park, Centre, right by the iconic Beaver Stadium on the Penn State Main Campus. Join hundreds of fellow participants as you don your most patriotic attire and kick off a day filled with festivities. Last year, 776 enthusiastic runners and walkers hit the pavement, and this year promises to be even bigger and better!
As part of the Central PA 4thFest celebration, the Firecracker 4K offers not only a fantastic race experience but also an opportunity to partake in a variety of activities throughout the day, culminating in one of the nation's most spectacular fireworks shows. All registered participants will receive a stylish tech shirt, and awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in each age category. With post-race refreshments and a water station mid-route, this event is designed to ensure everyone has a great time while supporting local 4thFest activities. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fireworks!
As part of the Central PA 4thFest celebration, the Firecracker 4K offers not only a fantastic race experience but also an opportunity to partake in a variety of activities throughout the day, culminating in one of the nation's most spectacular fireworks shows. All registered participants will receive a stylish tech shirt, and awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as the top three in each age category. With post-race refreshments and a water station mid-route, this event is designed to ensure everyone has a great time while supporting local 4thFest activities. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fireworks!
Organiser's Description
THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR 2024 FIRECRACKER 4K SUCH A GREAT SUCCESS. 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.
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_2025 FIRECRACKER 4K _
OUR 21ST ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 4K RUN/WALK KICKS OFF THE CENTRAL PA 4THFEST'S DAY LONG CELEBRATION
OF OUR NATION'S BIRTHDAY. LAST YEAR 776 RUNNERS/WALKERS KICKED OFF OUR DAY LONG CELEBRATION OF
AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY. 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 OTHER 4THFEST ACTIVITIES CAPPED OFF WITH ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP
FIREWORKS SHOWS.
T-SHIRT: 2025 FIRECRACKER 4K RACE T-SHIRTS* ARE GUARANTEED TO ALL RACE REGISTRANTS REGISTERING DURING THE EARLY SIGNUP PERIODS (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.
************************************************************************************************************************
_2025 FIRECRACKER 4K _
OUR 21ST ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 4K RUN/WALK KICKS OFF THE CENTRAL PA 4THFEST'S DAY LONG CELEBRATION
OF OUR NATION'S BIRTHDAY. LAST YEAR 776 RUNNERS/WALKERS KICKED OFF OUR DAY LONG CELEBRATION OF
AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY. 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 OTHER 4THFEST ACTIVITIES CAPPED OFF WITH ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP
FIREWORKS SHOWS.
T-SHIRT: 2025 FIRECRACKER 4K RACE T-SHIRTS* ARE GUARANTEED TO ALL RACE REGISTRANTS REGISTERING DURING THE EARLY SIGNUP PERIODS (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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