
From the Organizer
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM: Registration beside the Brockway Taylor Memorial Swimming Pool.
[Address for those using GPS -- 765 Park Street, Brockway, PA 15824]
8:30 AM: All Races Begin! (Participants in the 1 Mile Walk will start behind the 10K and 5K runners.)
Both the start and finish line are on 7th Avenue Extension near the swimming pool.
There will be markers at every mile and multiple water stations along the way.
This year’s course is the same as previous years. 5K and 10K share the same first 5K.
There is a video tour of the 10k course on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaPSiu_cmjU
Results will be
posted online by the company timing the race. Gingerbread man timing and also available at runsignup.com
Fun Run Information: Participants will get a T-shirt,
but this race will not be timed.
If you are walking please remember to line up behind the
runners when on the start line. The Fun Run ends at the
one-mile mark which is located beside the Brockway
Presbyterian Church.
There are lots of great activities happening in Brockway during our 4th of July celebration including food vendors, concerts, a parade, fireworks, etc.
For a complete schedule and list of events visit www.brockwayfourth.com
E-mail Sperrin@cfc-cpa.com
if you have questions regarding the race.
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
58°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dubois Jefferson Co Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,507 ft
Nearest Airport
DUJ
DuBois Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Brockway 4th of July Firecracker 5K, 10K & Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
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15 miles away
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23 miles away
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30 miles away
BZ Classic 5K
9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Brockway 4th of July Firecracker 5K, 10K & Fun Run
Jul 4, 2026