FIRECRACKER 4K

🎉 Thank You!

for making our 2024 Firecracker 4K such a great success. You were part of our 776 registered participants for this year's event (100+ vs 2023)! 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. AGAIN, THANK YOU!! Looking forward to seeing everyone again in 2025! Watch for updated 4K race info early in 2025!

🎈 20th Anniversary Celebration

After a successful reboot of our Firecracker 4K in 2023 we are ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our family friendly race in 2024!! Our annual Firecracker 4K run/walk kicks off the Central PA 4thFest's day long celebration of our nation's birthday. The race will be run on the beautiful Penn State main campus starting near the Bryce Jordan Center 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 Information

• T-shirt: 2024 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts are guaranteed to all race registrants registering during the early signup period (ends June 25th).
• Shirt Sizes: 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.

🏆 Award Details

• Overall: Top male (1) and Female (1)
• Age Categories: Top 3 (M&F) in each age category: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• Post Race Refreshments: Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.
• Charity: All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities.
• Timing: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.

📅 Race Details

The FIRECRACKER 4K is scheduled for July 4, 2025, at Medlar Field - Penn State Main Campus, University Park, PA. For more information, please visit our event page: Firecracker 4K Race Info.