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Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run

Fayetteville, North Carolina · Saturday, July 4, 2026

The Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run is a 1 miles, 4 miles, fun run, running, and walking event held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Date
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
28301
United States
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Join the Fayetteville Running Club for the 13th Annual Firecracker 4 miler and 1 mile fun run

in the All American City!

The course is designed as a historic tour of Downtown Fayetteville. Competitive runners, recreational runners, walkers, kids, strollers and dogs are all invited! Be sure to dress up in your favorite Red, White, and Blue running attire.

The 1 Mile Fun Run is limited to 40 entrants. An adult must go with their child that is 8 and under.

DISTANCES OFFERED

4 Mile Run/Walk town Fayetteville.

1 Mile Kids Walk/Run - This event is NOT timed

There is NO Race Day registration.

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS

Proceeds from the Firecracker 4 Miler go to scholarships for local high school youth that remarkable in class, athletics, community, and home. Other portions got to local non-profits for community outreach, women's support, homeless support, animal shelters, and similar organizations.

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