Firecracker 5K Run/Walk City of Boca Raton
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Boca Raton, Florida
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the Firecracker 5K Run/Walk in Boca Raton, taking place on Saturday, July 4, 2026! This exciting event will kick off at 7:15 AM on the picturesque campus of Florida Atlantic University. Runners and walkers of all skill levels can join in on the fun as they navigate a beautifully measured 5K course lined with palm trees.
Participants will receive a race t-shirt and finisher medals, with the first 1,000 registrants guaranteed to take home this memorable swag. Awards will be presented for various age groups, ranging from 10 & under to 70+, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of Boca Raton’s annual Fourth of July festivities! Be sure to pick up your race packet at Runner's Edge from June 28 until July 3 or on race morning from 6:30 to 7:10 AM. Join us for a day of community, celebration, and fitness!
Participants will receive a race t-shirt and finisher medals, with the first 1,000 registrants guaranteed to take home this memorable swag. Awards will be presented for various age groups, ranging from 10 & under to 70+, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of Boca Raton’s annual Fourth of July festivities! Be sure to pick up your race packet at Runner's Edge from June 28 until July 3 or on race morning from 6:30 to 7:10 AM. Join us for a day of community, celebration, and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Firecracker 5K Run/walk City of Boca Raton
July 4th, 2025, 7:15am 5K start time Florida Atlantic University (20th Street entrance-by Administration buildings east side of campus)
AccuChip Timing on measured 5K course, race t-shirt, finisher medals guaranteed to first 1,000 registered (we will post when capacity is reached).. Awards 5 year age groups 10 & under to 70+ 3 deep in 5 year age groups male/female.
Running through the palm tree lined campus of Florida Atlantic University the City of Boca Raton Firecracker 5K kicks off our annual Fabulous Fourth of July festivities.
PACKET PICKUP: RUNNER'S EDGE (3195 N. FEDERAL HWY, BOCA RATON - 561-361-1950) FROM JUNE 28TH UNTIL JULY 3RD (AT NOON) DURING STORE HOURS. MONDAY - FRIDAY 10-6, SATURDAY 10-5 OR SUNDAY 11-4 OR RACE MORNING AT EVENT 6:30-7:10AM. T-SHIRT SIZES ARE ON A FIRST COME BASIS SO PACKET PICKUP IS SUGGESTED BEFORE THE EVENT..
Sponsored by City of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University Alumni, Runner's Edge and Mission United.
July 4th, 2025, 7:15am 5K start time Florida Atlantic University (20th Street entrance-by Administration buildings east side of campus)
AccuChip Timing on measured 5K course, race t-shirt, finisher medals guaranteed to first 1,000 registered (we will post when capacity is reached).. Awards 5 year age groups 10 & under to 70+ 3 deep in 5 year age groups male/female.
Running through the palm tree lined campus of Florida Atlantic University the City of Boca Raton Firecracker 5K kicks off our annual Fabulous Fourth of July festivities.
PACKET PICKUP: RUNNER'S EDGE (3195 N. FEDERAL HWY, BOCA RATON - 561-361-1950) FROM JUNE 28TH UNTIL JULY 3RD (AT NOON) DURING STORE HOURS. MONDAY - FRIDAY 10-6, SATURDAY 10-5 OR SUNDAY 11-4 OR RACE MORNING AT EVENT 6:30-7:10AM. T-SHIRT SIZES ARE ON A FIRST COME BASIS SO PACKET PICKUP IS SUGGESTED BEFORE THE EVENT..
Sponsored by City of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University Alumni, Runner's Edge and Mission United.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 22 MARRegistration limited to the first 1000 runners.
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