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Firecracker 4 K

📅 July 4, 2027 (estimated date)📍 College Township · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

2.5 mi

About

The Firecracker 4 K is an annual 4K (2.5 miles) run/walk held as part of the Central PA 4thFest Fourth of July celebrations in College Township, Pennsylvania. It starts at 9:00 a.m. on July 4, 2027 on the Penn State main campus, near Beaver Stadium.

Awards go to the top male and female runners and to the top three in various age groups. Participants who register in advance receive a race T-shirt, and refreshments are served after the race. Timing is handled by professionals, and proceeds help fund 4thFest activities.

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