
From the Organizer
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Brigantine's 2nd Annual Firecracker 5k!
Come celebrate the kick-off to 4th of July week! You can run or run/walk the Firecracker 5K, or join our 1 mile dog friendly walk. We are also having a 1/4 mile fun run for kids! This is an out and back course on Brigantine Avenue (race map below).
ENTRY FEE
$35 through 6/14/26. $40 through 6/27 and $45 race day sign-up.
Packet Pick up Friday and Saturday June 26th and 27th at Bikes By the Beach (3004 Revere Blvd, #1 Brigantine, NJ)
Day of Packet Pick up starts at 6:30 am on Sunday, June 28th
Race start is outside the bike shop (see course map below)
5k and 1 mile dog walk includes a race T-shirt (and dog treat for dog walkers) at packet pick-up (*Shirts guaranteed for all sign-ups before 6/20/26). (Option to purchase youth tshirts for 1/4 mile run!) and a finisher medal for ALL participants and fun snacks and beverages post-race!
Age Group Awards 3 Deep along with Overall Awards and Masters Awards as well as best dressed pup award for our dogs!
Kids race will take place at 9:00am (Gather at the FINISH LINE at 8:55am. This is a 1/4 mile out and back that starts and ends at our 5k finish line.
Our event is rain or shine!
Events
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlantic City, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,702
as of 2023
Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Days to train
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2nd Annual Brigantine Firecracker 5k
Jun 28, 2026