60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1 School Street, Bethel, CT
- Distance
- 8K
From the Organizer
Time: 8:00am Start Time
PRICE INCREASE begins Saturday, June 20th and is $45.00
ONLINE registration ENDS at 7:00am on July 4th.
Location: 1 School St. - Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center - Bethel, CT
Amenities: Tech Shirt and Race Packets guaranteed to people registered by JUNE 5th. (Race Day Pick Up Only!) First come first serve on sizes.
Prizes: $200.00 first overall male and female / $100.00 second overall male and female / $50.00 for third overall male and female
Prizes in each age category: (excludes top 1st, 2nd & 3rd) 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
Chip timing and splits times with finish time posted at the end of the race by Fast Track Timing LLC.
Water Station and refreshments will be available to all participants.
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race?
- 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race is a running event held in Bethel, CT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Bethel, CT at 1 School Street, Bethel, CT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race
Jul 4, 2026