THE RACE

Join the Fayetteville Running Club for the 11th 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 30 entrants. An adult must go with their child that is 8 and under. 

Schedule of Events

RACE SWAG

 

RACE SHIRT
All participants who register by TBD 2024 will receive a Firecracker shirt in their size. Those who register after June 16th can choose from remaining sizes while supplies last.

FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a medal at the Finish Line!

THE COURSE

300 Bragg Street
Fayetteville, NC  28301

The Firecracker 4 Miler course is designed as a historic tour of Downtown Fayetteville. Competitive runners, recreational runners, walkers, kids, strollers and dogs are all invited!

The course starts and finishes on the streets of Fayetteville at the intersection of Walter & Hillsboro Streets which is located between the N.C. State Veterans Park and the Airborne & Special Operations Museum.

4 Mile Course Map 1 Mile Course Map

AWARDS

Top 3 Males Overall

Top 3 Females Overall

Top 3 Males & Females in following Age Groups:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

There will be no awards for the 1 Mile Fun Run!

THE CAUSE

Proceeds from the Firecracker 4 Miler go to Gold Star Teen Adventures, a non-profit organization serving the surviving youth of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

We also use a portion of the proceeds for scholarships and donations to local non-profits.