FIRECRACKER 4K
- Date:
- Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Location:
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina
16802
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- centralpa4thfest.org Register at runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 4k Run Walk
Thank you for making our 2024 Firecracker 4K such a great success. Your participation is key to our ability to host one of the best day long July 4th celebrations in the nation capped off with an amazing fireworks show.
2025 FIRECRACKER 4K
Our 21st annual Firecracker 4K run/walk kicks off the Central Pa 4thFest's day long celebration
of our nation's birthday. Last year 776 runners/walkers kicked off our day long celebration of
America's birthday. This year's race will once again be run on the beautiful Penn State main
campus starting near Beaver Stadium located on the east side of campus. Don your
most patriotic apparel and join in the fun. Following the race return later in the day with your
friends and family to enjoy other 4thFest activities capped off with one of the nation's top
fireworks shows.
Where/When: Friday, July 4th @ 9 a.m. NOTE: Day of race registration is available from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on the mezzanine inside the PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium located on the east side of the PSU main campus.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY - use your smartphone, tablet or computer to register.
T-shirt: 2025 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts are guaranteed to all race registrants registered during the early signup periods (ends June 25th).
(Tech style shirt available in both Youth (Y) and Adult (A) sizes: Y-S, Y-M, Y-L, A-S, A-M, A-L, A-XL, A-XXL, A-XXXL)
Awards:
- Overall: Top male (1) and Female (1)
Top 3 (M&F) each age category: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.
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All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities
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Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.