Firecracker 5k and 1k Kids Run 2025

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Past event
7:00 PM EDT
Free · 2 races
1km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate Independence Week with an exciting and festive atmosphere at the Firecracker 5K and 1K Kids Run on Wednesday, July 2, 2025! Taking place at the NAS II Fitness Center, this vibrant event encourages participants to don their most patriotic attire, showcasing red, white, and blue outfits that embody the spirit of the holiday. Whether you choose to dress like a firework, a bald eagle, or simply rock the stars and stripes, don't miss the chance to compete for the Best Dressed award!

The fun kicks off at 6:00 PM with check-in, followed by the Best Dressed contest at 6:30 PM. The 5K run starts at 7:00 PM, with the 1K Kids Run following at 7:45 PM. Parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing that childcare is available for those registered in the 5K. The first 300 participants to register will also receive a Firecracker 5K t-shirt, so be sure to secure your spot before the registration deadline on July 1, 2025. Join us for an evening filled with fitness, fun, and festive spirit!

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Races

  • Firecracker 5k

    Incl. T-Shirt

    The run starts at 1900, please check in at 1800.

    7:00 PM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • 1k Kids Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Childcare available for parents who are also running the 5K!

    7:45 PM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE WEEK WITH MWR FITNESS. GRAB YOUR PATRIOTIC APPAREL FOR THIS 5K EVENT, YOU WILL NEED IT! WE WANT TO SEE HEAD TO TOE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE OUTFITS. THINK STARS AND STRIPES, DRESS LIKE A FIREWORK, OR EVEN A BALD EAGLE! HAVE SOME FUN WITH IT! WE WILL BE HANDING OUT A BEST DRESSED AWARD SO DON'T HOLD BACK.

* DATE: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
* CHECK-IN TIME: 1800
* BEST DRESSED CONTEST: 1830
* 5K RUN START TIME: 1900
* 1K KIDS RUN START TIME: 1945
* LOCATION: NAS II Fitness Center
* REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS REGISTERED AND PARTICIPATING IN THE 5K. THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A FIRECRACKER 5K T-SHIRT. DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: HEATHER AT [email protected]

Location

NAS II - Sigonella, Fpo, 09627, AE, United States

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