North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location North Port, Florida
- Price $11.60 - $53.26
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the North Port Firecracker July 4th 5K! Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in beautiful North Port, Sarasota for a lively morning filled with fitness and fun. This chip-timed 5K race invites runners of all ages, with adult registration starting at just $10 when you sign up early, and kids aged 16 and under can participate for only $20. Be sure to arrive early, as day-of registration opens at 6:15 AM and the race kicks off at 7:30 AM. After the run, stick around for the awards ceremony starting at 8:30 AM, where you can celebrate your hard work and enjoy complimentary ice towels. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines community spirit with a healthy dose of competition! Register online today and secure your chance to enjoy the thrill of the race while celebrating a day of freedom and fun!
Organiser's Description
NORTH PORT JULY 4TH 5K
NORTH PORT JULY 4TH 5K
5K REGISTRATION STARTS AT $10.00 -
FOR EVERYONE THAT REGISTERED WITHIN THE LAST 10YEARS
RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNTS DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS $10 RATE.
DAY-OF REGISTRATION $50.00
KIDS 16 N UNDER START AT $20.00 - NO CLUB DISCOUNTS
THIS EVENT IS CHIP TIMED.
DURTI RUNNERS RACE TIMING
5K DAY-OF PACKET PICK-UP OPENS AT 6:15 AM
NO CASH - ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE
REGISTER ONLINE ON YOUR PHONE.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.
WE WILL NOT HOLD UP THE EVENT FOR ALL THE RUNNERS BECAUSE OF ONE LATE PERSON!
T-SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 6/13/2025
WHERE
WELLEN PARK HS
SCHEDULE
6:15 AM CHECK-IN FOR RUNNERS
7:30 AM - 5K RUN BEGINS
8:30 AM - AWARDS BEGIN AFTER THE LAST RUNNER
FINISHER ICE TOWELS FOR ALL!!
KIDS <14 WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS GIFT.
FOOD:
FOR ALL RUNNERS WITH A BIB. BREAKFAST SNACK,
BANANAS, ICY POP'S, SNACK BARS & OTHER AVAILABLE ITEMS WHEN YOU FINISH.
ALSO EVERYONE WILL GET A FREE MENU ITEM CARD TO CHICK FIL A PORT CHARLOTTE.
COURSE CONDITION:
ROAD & SOME SIDEWALKS
NOTICE: STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT JUST NEED TO START IN THE BACK.
THE 1 MILE FUN WALK IS AROUND THE TRACK- NOT CHIP TIMED JUST FOR FUN. WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS TOWEL
NO REFUNDS, ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE DONATIONS!!
IF YOU ELECT NOT TO ATTEND THE EVENT YOU WILL FORFEIT ANY CLAIM TO YOUR FINISHER ITEM, BIB AND RACE SHIRT.
AWARDS:
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE IN AGE GROUPS OF 5YR. INCREMENTS
OVERALL AWARDS CUSTOM MADE, MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, SENIOR GRAND MASTERS, & VETERANS.
12-UNDER TO 80-ABOVE
ALL PROCEEDS AFTER EXPENSES WILL BE GOING INTO THE XC/WELLEN PARK HS ATHLETICS.
NORTH PORT JULY 4TH 5K
5K REGISTRATION STARTS AT $10.00 -
FOR EVERYONE THAT REGISTERED WITHIN THE LAST 10YEARS
RUNNING CLUB DISCOUNTS DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS $10 RATE.
DAY-OF REGISTRATION $50.00
KIDS 16 N UNDER START AT $20.00 - NO CLUB DISCOUNTS
THIS EVENT IS CHIP TIMED.
DURTI RUNNERS RACE TIMING
5K DAY-OF PACKET PICK-UP OPENS AT 6:15 AM
NO CASH - ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE
REGISTER ONLINE ON YOUR PHONE.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.
WE WILL NOT HOLD UP THE EVENT FOR ALL THE RUNNERS BECAUSE OF ONE LATE PERSON!
T-SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 6/13/2025
WHERE
WELLEN PARK HS
SCHEDULE
6:15 AM CHECK-IN FOR RUNNERS
7:30 AM - 5K RUN BEGINS
8:30 AM - AWARDS BEGIN AFTER THE LAST RUNNER
FINISHER ICE TOWELS FOR ALL!!
KIDS <14 WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS GIFT.
FOOD:
FOR ALL RUNNERS WITH A BIB. BREAKFAST SNACK,
BANANAS, ICY POP'S, SNACK BARS & OTHER AVAILABLE ITEMS WHEN YOU FINISH.
ALSO EVERYONE WILL GET A FREE MENU ITEM CARD TO CHICK FIL A PORT CHARLOTTE.
COURSE CONDITION:
ROAD & SOME SIDEWALKS
NOTICE: STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT JUST NEED TO START IN THE BACK.
THE 1 MILE FUN WALK IS AROUND THE TRACK- NOT CHIP TIMED JUST FOR FUN. WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS TOWEL
NO REFUNDS, ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE DONATIONS!!
IF YOU ELECT NOT TO ATTEND THE EVENT YOU WILL FORFEIT ANY CLAIM TO YOUR FINISHER ITEM, BIB AND RACE SHIRT.
AWARDS:
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE IN AGE GROUPS OF 5YR. INCREMENTS
OVERALL AWARDS CUSTOM MADE, MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, SENIOR GRAND MASTERS, & VETERANS.
12-UNDER TO 80-ABOVE
ALL PROCEEDS AFTER EXPENSES WILL BE GOING INTO THE XC/WELLEN PARK HS ATHLETICS.
Races
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North Port July 4th 5K Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 20 APRAwards will be given to the top three male and female in the 5 year age groups and all categories: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Master, Veterans. Awards presented immediately following the last runner. -
1 Mile Walk & Support the School
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 20 APRThis walk is for fun NOT CHIP TIMED -
VIRTUAL July 4th 5K Run
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt NOT Guaranteed After 6/1
$53.26
OPENS 06 MAYVirtual run from anywhere. Enter your own RESULTS
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