FIRECRACKER 4K
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location University Park, Pennsylvania
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate America's birthday in style at the 21st Annual Firecracker 4K, taking place on Friday, July 4th, 2025, at the beautiful University Park, Centre! This exciting event kicks off the Central PA 4thFest's day-long celebration with a thrilling 4K run/walk that promises to be a fun-filled experience for all participants. Starting near Beaver Stadium on the scenic Penn State Main Campus, runners and walkers alike are encouraged to don their most patriotic apparel and join in the festivities. Last year, an impressive 776 participants took part in this lively event, and this year is set to be even bigger!
With the race beginning at 9 a.m., day-of registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. inside the PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium. Don't miss out on the opportunity to grab your guaranteed Firecracker 4K race t-shirt by registering early! Participants will also enjoy post-race refreshments and the chance to win awards in various age categories. After the race, stick around with friends and family to enjoy the rest of the 4thFest activities, culminating in one of the nation's top fireworks displays. Join us for a day
With the race beginning at 9 a.m., day-of registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. inside the PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium. Don't miss out on the opportunity to grab your guaranteed Firecracker 4K race t-shirt by registering early! Participants will also enjoy post-race refreshments and the chance to win awards in various age categories. After the race, stick around with friends and family to enjoy the rest of the 4thFest activities, culminating in one of the nation's top fireworks displays. Join us for a day
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 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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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