Firecracker 5K - Bar Harbor
⚠️ 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
About
The Firecracker 5K - Bar Harbor is a community 5K (3.1 miles) in Bar Harbor, Maine, organized by the Mount Desert Island YMCA. The race starts at 6:30 a.m. on July 4, 2027.
The flat, fast course finishes at the Bar Harbor ball field. A local blueberry pancake breakfast is served by the Rotary Club.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Bar Harbor.
Acadia Half Marathon and 10K
Jun 6, 2027 · Bar Harbor, ME · 0 mi away
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The MDI
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Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5k
Sep 11, 2027 · Bar Harbor, ME · 0 mi away
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Mount Desert Island Marathon
Oct 18, 2026 · Mount Desert, ME · 7 mi away
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Horseshoe Crab Run/Crawl
Jul 18, 2027 · Franklin, ME · 14 mi away
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Milbridge Days 5K & Fun Run
Jul 24, 2027 · Milbridge, ME · 19 mi away
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