34TH Annual
34th Annual Firecracker 5K
34th Annual Firecracker 5K is a running race on July 4, 2027 in SEBRING, FL, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- July 4, 2027 (301 days to go)
- Location
- 5931 Hammock rd, SEBRING, FL
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for Highlands County's second largest race of the year ---- The 34th Annual Firecracker 5k!
To be held on Sunday, July 4th. at the Highlands Hammock State Park.
This race is put on by our beloved Chet Brojek to raise funds in support of the running program at Avon Park Highschool.
We would like to recognize Mrs. Ruth Handley who passed away 6/24/26. She assisted Chet in forming the running programs at Avon Park Highschool and laid the foundation for what is has become today.
Race Day Schedule:
6:30 am - Packet Pickup
6:45 am to 7:45 am - Day of Registration
8:00 am - Horn Start
9:15 am - Awards
Shirts Guaranteed if signed up by June 20th 2027.
What better way to kick off the Holiday than with this fun, festive event.
Whether this is the start of your new family tradition, or you've been with us for years, we hope to see you there!
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
91°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
53%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Avon Park 2 W, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About SEBRING, FL
City Elevation
118 ft
Nearest Airport
LAL
Lakeland Linder International Airport · 51 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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301
Days to train
- Race
- 34th Annual Firecracker 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2027
- Location
- 5931 Hammock rd, SEBRING, FL
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34th Annual Firecracker 5K
Jul 4, 2027