Haddon Heights FireCracker 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Firecracker 5k
From the Organizer
THIS is the Independence weekend race to be in!
A USATF Certified course through the tree-shaded streets of "Small Town America", Haddon Heights! Chip timing, text messaging within seconds of finishing providing time and pace, and an HD Finish Line Video published on YouTube and integrated into the results. Online results will be streamed while race is in progress.
Overall Awards: 1st Male & Female $150 each, 2nd Male & Female OA $100 each, and 3rd OA Male and Female $50 each.
All this, including a great limited-edition year-specific event t-shirt for the first 300 participants to pick up their packet and race bib. Quantities are limited to: 80 small, 100 medium, 100 large, and 20 x-large. T-shirts are not guaranteed and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cost is $30 through June 4th and $35 starting on June 5th.
Packet pickup and in-person registration are available July 3rd, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, and race day morning, July 4th, 6:45 AM- 7:45 AM ($35) at HH Cabin at Hoff's Park, 8th Ave. & W. High St.
It is recommended to sign up online and be early to the packet pickup to ensure your event shirt size will be available.
The race will start at 8:00 AM sharp, rain or shine, with no refunds.
Use this link to see an animation of the race course: Firecracker 5K Animated Race Course
Sponsored by the Haddon Heights Police Foundation.
The Haddon Heights Police Foundation is a 503(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 99-1716875). The Haddon Heights Police Foundation supports programs such as: Haddon Heights' National Night Out, a Haddon Heights High School Graduation Award, Haddon Heights Summer Rec, Elementary School Assemblies, Community Policing Initiatives, and the Haddon Heights Police K9 Unit.
Haddon Heights Police K9 Unit Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/haddonhtspolicek9unit/
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Haddon Heights FireCracker 5k?
- Haddon Heights FireCracker 5k is a running event held in Haddon Heights, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Haddon Heights FireCracker 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Haddon Heights, NJ at 700 W Lippincott Ln, Haddon Heights, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Haddon Heights FireCracker 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Haddon Heights FireCracker 5k
Jul 4, 2026