Firefighters 5k
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Brunswick, Georgia
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Firefighters 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the heart of Brunswick, Glynn! This exciting event is designed for both runners and walkers and aims to support the Brunswick Firefighters Foundation. By participating, you'll be making a difference by providing vital resources and support to our brave firefighters, ensuring they have the necessary equipment, training, and wellness services to protect our community with excellence and care.
The race will kick off promptly at 7:30 AM, starting at the Brunswick Fire Station 1 on Gloucester St. The course promises to be both challenging and fun, winding through the picturesque streets of downtown Brunswick. After your run, enjoy delicious food from local vendors and food trucks at The First United Methodist Church. Make sure to mark your calendars for packet pickup on April 6th from 5 PM to 8 PM at the First Friday event. Come out to show your support for those who put their lives on the line every day and enjoy a fantastic day of community spirit and fitness!
The race will kick off promptly at 7:30 AM, starting at the Brunswick Fire Station 1 on Gloucester St. The course promises to be both challenging and fun, winding through the picturesque streets of downtown Brunswick. After your run, enjoy delicious food from local vendors and food trucks at The First United Methodist Church. Make sure to mark your calendars for packet pickup on April 6th from 5 PM to 8 PM at the First Friday event. Come out to show your support for those who put their lives on the line every day and enjoy a fantastic day of community spirit and fitness!
Organiser's Description
5 Alarm Alert! This is a new and exciting 5k race in downtown Brunswick for runners or walkers to benefit the Brunswick firefighters foundation!
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide resources and support to the Brunswick Fire Department, ensuring that our firefighters have the equipment, training, and wellness services they need to protect our community with excellence and care. Show your support for the men and women who put their lives on the line to save ours!
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION CHANGE.
Packet pick will be located at first Friday at the pinned location listed below. The intersection of Gloucester and Richmond st.
We would like to thank you for supporting the Brunswick Fire Foundation in the 1st annual 5k. Below is all the information you will need for packet pick and race day.
Date June 7th
Packet pickup with be June 6th from 5pm to 8pm at Downtowns First Friday. Locate the Fire Truck at Gloucester and Richmond St.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1a3ptnRur8jySvMD7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Race starts promptly at 7:30am. It has been decided that due to road closures for safety, that runner and walkers will all start together at 7:30
Start finish line located at 1201 Gloucester St, Brunswick Fire Station 1
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rqEFqvQ37s2J1Rq89?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Food truck and vendors will be set up at
The First United Methodist Church. Parking will be street parking. It is recommended parking on the north side of Gloucester but you may also park on Norwich in front of the church if you come in before road closures.
Please note for safety that Gloucester St will be closed so you will have to come into the church from Monk St.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjHoFhWmzHZRJLzc7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Course description (see attached map)
Course will be marked with orange cones that have red directional arrows (see attached picture of arrow).
Starting at Brunswick Fire Station 1
East on Gloucester St
Right onto Lanier Blvd.
Left onto Walnut St.
Left onto Sycamore St with immediate right onto George St.
George St to Wright Square go left against traffic to Eggmont St.
Left onto Eggmont
Right onto Albemarle
Right onto Union St
Left onto Mansfield St
Right onto New Castle St
Right onto Gloucester St finishing in front of Brunswick Fire Station 1
AWARDS, top 3 in each class, male and female:
ROOKIE: 18 and under
PROBIE: 19-35
FIRE FIGHTER: 36-50
CAPTAIN: 51-65
CHIEF: 66 and up
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide resources and support to the Brunswick Fire Department, ensuring that our firefighters have the equipment, training, and wellness services they need to protect our community with excellence and care. Show your support for the men and women who put their lives on the line to save ours!
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION CHANGE.
Packet pick will be located at first Friday at the pinned location listed below. The intersection of Gloucester and Richmond st.
We would like to thank you for supporting the Brunswick Fire Foundation in the 1st annual 5k. Below is all the information you will need for packet pick and race day.
Date June 7th
Packet pickup with be June 6th from 5pm to 8pm at Downtowns First Friday. Locate the Fire Truck at Gloucester and Richmond St.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1a3ptnRur8jySvMD7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Race starts promptly at 7:30am. It has been decided that due to road closures for safety, that runner and walkers will all start together at 7:30
Start finish line located at 1201 Gloucester St, Brunswick Fire Station 1
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rqEFqvQ37s2J1Rq89?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Food truck and vendors will be set up at
The First United Methodist Church. Parking will be street parking. It is recommended parking on the north side of Gloucester but you may also park on Norwich in front of the church if you come in before road closures.
Please note for safety that Gloucester St will be closed so you will have to come into the church from Monk St.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjHoFhWmzHZRJLzc7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Course description (see attached map)
Course will be marked with orange cones that have red directional arrows (see attached picture of arrow).
Starting at Brunswick Fire Station 1
East on Gloucester St
Right onto Lanier Blvd.
Left onto Walnut St.
Left onto Sycamore St with immediate right onto George St.
George St to Wright Square go left against traffic to Eggmont St.
Left onto Eggmont
Right onto Albemarle
Right onto Union St
Left onto Mansfield St
Right onto New Castle St
Right onto Gloucester St finishing in front of Brunswick Fire Station 1
AWARDS, top 3 in each class, male and female:
ROOKIE: 18 and under
PROBIE: 19-35
FIRE FIGHTER: 36-50
CAPTAIN: 51-65
CHIEF: 66 and up
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 APR 26
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