Race profile

Firecracker 5k

Name: Firecracker 5k
Start: 2026-07-04T12:15:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-04T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Barnegat, NJ

Overview

Fun Run · 5K · Walk

Jul 4, 2026 • 8:15 AM EDTBarnegat, New Jersey, US

On our calendar since Dec 2024

New Jersey 5K

Perks & Swag

Awards

Swag included

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2026 Firecracker 5k
Presented by Barnegat HS XC/Track & Field

Parking Instructions

All parking is located at Barnegat High School.

T-Shirts, Bib Pick Up, and Race Day Registration

T-shirt included with 5k registration only, if registered by 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 14th, 2026. T-shirts are adult sizes and will be available for pick-up on race day.

All parking at Barnegat HS. After parking, walk up the hill to the track / turf field.

T-shirts, Race Bibs, and Race Day Registration will be located under the pavilion next to the track / turf field starting at 7:00AM on race day.

Bathrooms are located on each side of the snack stand.

5k is a timed event. Runners, walkers, and/or strollers welcome. No pets allowed!

Awards to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.

Race Information

8:15AM - 400m Fun Run (kids 10 years and younger, one lap around the track, finisher ribbons to all runners).

8:25AM - National Anthem

8:30AM - Firecracker 5k

9:30AM - Awards Ceremony (under the pavilion).

All money raised supports the Barnegat HS Cross Country and Track & Field teams!

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Firecracker 5k

Overview

Run Vibes summary

2026 Firecracker 5kPresented by Barnegat HS XC/Track & Field

Parking Instructions

T-Shirts, Bib Pick Up, and Race Day Registration

Race Information

All money raised supports the Barnegat HS Cross Country and Track & Field teams!

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