Firecracker 4K

FIRECRACKER 4K 20th ANNIVERSARY 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.  On-line registration only (including day of race). To further support the celebration of our 20th anniversary, we will once again offer no additional online registration processing fee, so sign up early (RACE SHIELD event insurance is available). Day of race online registration will be held at Medlar Field located at the corner of Curtin and Porter Roads. T-shirt: 2024 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts are guaranteed to all race registrants registering during the early signup period (EXTENDED TO MIDNIGHT, JUNE 28TH). 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 Awards: *Overall: Top male (1) and Female (1)
 Top 3 (M&F) each age category: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ * Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.

* All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities

 * Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.

* Pre-race shirt and timing bib pickup will be available on Saturday, June 29th (10 a.m. - noon) and Monday, July 1st (5-7 p.m.) Both sessions will be held on the mezzanine of the PSU/Spikes baseball stadium (Medlar Field) on the main PSU campus!