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Nantucket Firecracker 5k Run & Walk

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5K · Walk

Jul 4, 2026 · Nantucket, Massachusetts, US

Listed Mar 26, 2016

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PLACE:

Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Road, Nantucket, MA

DESCRIPTION

COURSE: Scenic course starting and ending at Jetties Beach through residential areas including Beach Street, the Cliff with the finish on Hulbert Ave and Bathing Beach

AWARDS: Free T-shirt, age division prizes, refreshments..

 

NUMBER/T-SHIRT PICK UP: Free Official Race T-Shirt to the first 500 runners and walkers TO PICK UP THEIR NUMBERS at Nantucket Health Club, 10 Young’s Way (508) 228-4750. It is strongly recommended you pick up your timing chip and T shirt on Thursday, July 3rd 9:00 AM to 6 PM to avoid the rush and have the best chance of receiving a proper size shirt. Race day sign up is at Jetties Beach starting at 6 AM 

ENTRY FEE: $50 Run/Walk entry fee.

 

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