60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1 School Street, Bethel, CT
- Distance
- 8K
From the Organizer
Time: 8:00am Start Time
PRICE INCREASE begins Saturday, June 20th and is $45.00
ONLINE registration ENDS at 7:00am on July 4th.
Location: 1 School St. - Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center - Bethel, CT
Amenities: Tech Shirt and Race Packets guaranteed to people registered by JUNE 5th. (Race Day Pick Up Only!) First come first serve on sizes.
Prizes: $200.00 first overall male and female / $100.00 second overall male and female / $50.00 for third overall male and female
Prizes in each age category: (excludes top 1st, 2nd & 3rd) 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+
Chip timing and splits times with finish time posted at the end of the race by Fast Track Timing LLC.
Water Station and refreshments will be available to all participants.
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethel, CT
Elevation
309 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1 School Street, Bethel, CT
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race?
- 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race is a running race held in Bethel, Connecticut 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 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Bethel, Connecticut at 1 School Street, Bethel, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
60th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race
Jul 4, 2026