FIRECRACKER 4K 2026

The race.

The Firecracker 4K runs on July 4, 2026, at 9 a.m. on the Penn State University main campus in University Park, PA, starting near Beaver Stadium on the east side of campus. Day-of race registration opens at 7:30 a.m. at the mezzanine inside PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium; online registration is available through race start time. Participants receive commemorative tech-style race t-shirts and timing bibs (first 1,000 registrants who sign up by June 24). Awards go to overall top male and female finishers and top 3 finishers in each of nine age categories (10 & under through 70+). A water station is located mid-course, and post-race refreshments are provided. All race proceeds support Central PA 4th Fest activities.