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Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Barnegat, NJ
Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Blvd., 08005
Type
RUN
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Perks & features

  • Shirt
  • Stroller Friendly

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 400m

    Sat, Jul 4, 8:15 AM EDT · From $6.30

    Opens Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Mar 1, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

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The course

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From the organizer

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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