2026 GCR Firecracker 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- GCR Firecracker 5K Run
From the Organizer
Celebrate the 4th of July by running, run/walking, or walking the Firecracker 5K! It is a double loop course through Lake Park. The race starts at 7 am.
Packet Pick up Friday July 3, from 11am-2pm at Naples on the Run (20 10th St. S. Naples FL 34102)
Day of Packet Pick up starts at 5:30 am on Saturday, July 4 in the lot just north of 15th Ave. N.
Parking is in the Fleischmann Park lot off of Fleischmann Blvd. and the south side of Coastland Mall.
Race Start is on 15th Ave. N (see course map below)
Includes a T-shirt at packet pick-up and a finisher medal after! Age Group Awards
Kids race will take place at 6:45am (Gather at the FINISH LINE at 6:40am. This is a 1/2 mile loop that starts and ends at our 5k finish line balloon. No sign up necessary.)
GCR Freedom Swim - 10:30am at Lowdermilk Park
Proceeds of the GCR Firecracker 5K will go to the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund. Find out more at www.gcrunner.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
62%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Naples, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Naples, FL
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 GCR Firecracker 5K?
- 2026 GCR Firecracker 5K is a running race held in Naples, Florida on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 GCR Firecracker 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Naples, Florida at 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 GCR Firecracker 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 GCR Firecracker 5K
Jul 4, 2026