FIRECRACKER 4K

  • Date Fri 4th July 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location University Park, Pennsylvania
  • Price $30.00
  • Races 1 race

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Event summary

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 21st Annual Firecracker 4K on Friday, July 4th, 2025, at University Park, Centre! This exhilarating run/walk kicks off the Central PA 4thFest, an all-day celebration honoring our nation's birthday. Starting at 9 a.m. near Beaver Stadium on the beautiful Penn State main campus, this event invites participants of all ages to don their most patriotic attire and join in the festive atmosphere.

Last year, 776 enthusiastic runners and walkers participated, making it a fantastic way to start the day before enjoying a variety of 4thFest activities and one of the nation's top fireworks shows later in the evening. All race registrants who sign up early by June 25th will receive a stylish Firecracker 4K T-shirt, and participants can look forward to awards for the top male and female finishers as well as age category winners. With refreshments provided post-race and water stations along the route, this event is set to be a highlight of your July 4th celebrations. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event that supports local festivities and brings people together in the spirit of patriotism!

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.

WHERE/WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 4TH @ 9 A.M. NOTE: DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION LOCATION IS ON THE MEZZANINE INSIDE THE PSU MEDLAR FIELD BASEBALL STADIUM LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PSU MAIN CAMPUS.



T-SHIRT: 2025 FIRECRACKER 4K RACE T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO ALL RACE REGISTRANTS REGISTERED 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.

Races

  • Firecracker 4k

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Fri 4th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

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Location

Medlar Field - Penn State Main Campus, Corner of Curtin Rd & Porter Rd, University Park, 16802, PA, United States

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