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FIRECRACKER 4K

Fri July 4, 2025 University Park, PA 16802 US Directions

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FIRECRACKER 4K

$25 Registration Opens April 1, 2025 at 8:56am EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://CentralPa4thFest.org.

Place

Medlar Field - Penn State Main Campus
Corner of Curtin Rd & Porter Rd
University Park, PA US 16802

Description

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. 

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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. 
 
T-shirt: 2025 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts* are guaranteed to all race registrants registering during the early signup period (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+
* Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.

* All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities  

* Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.

 

 

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