YWCA PRINCETON'S FIRECRACKER 5K Run/Walk

🎆 Event Overview

Join us for our 21st Annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 8th, 2025. This year's race will take place at Veteran's Park located at 2206 Kuser Rd Hamilton Township, NJ 08690. Proceeds from the race benefit the Pearl Bates Scholarship Fund. This fund helps children and families access childcare and summer programs at the YWCA Princeton. The YWCA Princeton's mission is to eliminate racism and empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Our programs are designed to address the byproducts of inequity: affordability and accessibility.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Run/Walk: 5K trail through beautiful Veteran's Park.
• Children’s Dash: Kids under 9 years-old can enjoy a 50 or 100-yard dash.
• Fun Activities: Lawn games, prizes, and a DJ with light refreshments.
• Awards: Trophies and certificates for Overall Top Female & Male Finishers, along with medals for age group finishers.

🎟️ Registration Information

• Early Registration: $40/participant before June 8th.
• Race Day Registration: $45/participant on June 8th.
• Fun Run Fee: Increases to $7/participant on race day.
• Ages: Participants must be at least 5 years old for the 5K: kids under 9 can register for the Kid's Fun Run.

⏰ Event Schedule

• Registration Start: 7:00 AM.
• 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM.
• Fun Run Start Time: 9:30 AM.
• Weather Policy: The run is rain or shine: it will only be canceled in case of emergency weather.

💻 Get Involved

This website allows you to create your own fundraising page and share on social media. It's as easy as asking 5 friends for $10! Join the fun for a good cause.

📞 Contact Information

• If you have questions, please contact Becky Shavitz, Event Coordinator at rshavitz@ywcaprinceton.org or (609) 497-2100 ext. 322.
• T-shirts: Cannot be guaranteed if registered after May 25th: distribution will be at the Firecracker 5K location only.
• Course Map: See the course map here.

❤️ Support a Good Cause

Come out to support a great cause at this fun family event!