
From the Organizer
Firecracker 5K Run/walk City of Boca Raton
July 4th, 2025, 7:15am 5K start time Florida Atlantic University (20th Street entrance-by Administration buildings east side of campus)
AccuChip Timing on measured 5K course, race t-shirt, finisher medals guaranteed to first 1,000 registered (we will post when capacity is reached).. Awards 5 year age groups 10 & under to 70+ 3 deep in 5 year age groups male/female.
Running through the palm tree lined campus of Florida Atlantic University the City of Boca Raton Firecracker 5K kicks off our annual Fabulous Fourth of July festivities.
PACKET PICKUP: Runner's Edge (3195 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton - 561-361-1950) from June 28th until July 3rd (at noon) during store hours. Monday - Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5 or Sunday 11-4 or race morning at event 6:30-7:10am. T-shirt sizes are on a first come basis so packet pickup is suggested before the event..
Sponsored by City of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University Alumni, Runner's Edge and Mission United.
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Coming Up
Pathfinder 5K Run/Walk
6th Annual Summer Heat 5K Run/Walk
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Firecracker 5K Run/Walk City of Boca Raton
Jul 4, 2026