
From the Organizer
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, June 27th
6:00pm to 8:00pm: Packet Pick Up at Harvest Tide Steakhouse, 98 Garfield Pkwy, 3rd Floor, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Sunday, June 28th
6:30-7:00: Live Packet Pick Up on the Bethany Beach Bandstand
7:00: Pre Race Announcements
7:15: Firecracker 5k Walk/Run Starts on Atlantic Ave. & Garfield Pkwy
8:15: Awards are presented.
All donations benefit the Bethany Beach 4th of July Celebration.
**IMPORTANT** No shirts or packets will be mailed. If you are unable to attend after registering, please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your shirt.
In consideration of the safety of all participants, NO HAND CYCLES, STROLLERS (Other than Baby Jogging Strollers), BABIES IN CARRIERS/BACKPACKS, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES OR ANIMALS ON LEASHES will be allowed on the course. This will be strictly enforced.
The Firecracker 5k may be cancelled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist: Hurricane Watch or Warning; Tropical Storm Watch or Warning; Extreme thunderstorms and lightning in the vicinity of the race, Flash Flood Watch or Warnings in the area of the race. Such conditions will not result in refunding of any race entry fees or future event credits.
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
83°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ocean City Muni Ap, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
OCE
Ocean City Municipal Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 93 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bethany Beach Firecracker 5k Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
20
Days to train
Coming Up
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Bethany Beach Firecracker 5k Run/Walk
Jun 28, 2026