Firecracker 5K & Family Fun Run

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  • 06.29.2023 @ 06:30 PM
  • Wilmington, Massachusetts
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06 .29 .2023
starts at 06 :30 PM
ends at 07 :30 PM
142 Middlesex Avenue , Wilmington , Massachusetts 01887
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Join us for our Third Annual ‘Firecracker 5K & Family Fun Run’ as we celebrate the community and country during our 41st annual Fun on the Fourth Celebration, June 29 - July 2nd, 2023 at the Wilmington Town Common and Swain School Grounds. The Race will be on Thursday, June 29th at 6:30pm.

The 5K Road Race will Feature:
* Medals for participants (must sign up prior to 6/19 to be guaranteed a medal)
* Water stops
* Professional chip timed results by RaceWire
* FREE downloadable Finish Line photos
* T-shirts for participants (must sign up prior to 6/19 to be guaranteed a t-shirt)
* Live music at the finish line
* Gift card prizes for top 3 male and top 3 female finishers

POST RACE CELEBRATION
* Join us on the Town Common and Swain School grounds for the Fun on the Fourth Celebration!
* Full event schedule: www.funonthefourth.com or find us on Facebook!

REGISTRATION + FEES
* Please register via Racewire.com. All registrations received before 6/19 will receive a t-shirt and medal
* Registration also available day-of via the Fourth of July Headquarters.
* The early registration fee is $25.00/participant. The fee will increase to $35.00/participant after April 30th, 2023 at 11:59 pm. Refunds are not available.
* Sign up early to take advantage of our early registration discount!

BIB PICK-UP
* Early bib pickup for the race will begin on June 20th at the Fourth of July Headquarters, Wilmington. Bibs will also be available for pick-up on June 29th. Early pickup is highly recommended to avoid lines on race-day. Runners registered before June 19th will receive a t-shirt and medal.

Sign-in and race day registration will take place outside of the Fourth of July HQ located at 142 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington.

THE COURSE
The course leads you through the streets of Wilmington on a familiar route that has been part of many 5K events over the years. There are slow building inclines and declines throughout the 5K course. The starting line is next to the Fourth of July HQ, Route 62/Church Street. You will head north on Route 62, then right onto Wildwood Street, Left onto Woburn Street, Left onto Federal Street, Left onto Middlesex Ave. The finish line is next to the Fourth of July HQ where the race began. There will be cones and directions for all runners and walkers throughout the course, as well as water stations for a refreshment!

PARKING
* Please park at the St. Thomas Church (126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington) or the Wilmington High School (159 Church Street, Wilmington).

VOLUNTEER
* Interested in volunteering during the Fun on the Fourth Celebration? Please contact pat.giroux7@gmail.com for more information.

SPONSORS
* We would like to give a big thank you to our 5K sponsors: Security Innovation, Wilmington Orthodontics, Lowell Five, Cornerstone Mitsubishi, Analog Devices, Market Basket, Lamacchia Realty, AAA Tire Company, Wilson Wolfe Real Estate, Channel, Re/Max Encore, and Britt Joyce
* Interested in sponsoring our event? We would love to hear from you! Reach out to us at fofcommittee@gmail.com

Questions?
Please e-mail fofcommittee@gmail.com
Sub Event Cost Distance
$35.00 3.1mi
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