Firecracker 4 Mile / 12th Annual / Charleston
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 4 Mile Run · 1 Mile...ish Kids Run
From the Organizer
The 12th Annual Firecracker 4 Miler will once again be held at the beautiful Laurel Hill County Park in Mount Pleasant South Carolina on July 4th, 2025! Past years events have been a blast, and this year’s event will be even better! So come on out and celebrate your independence by running down the shaded trails of Laurel Hill County Park and after the race enjoying music, hotdogs, and cold beverage with all your friends and family.
- Race packets will be be on site race day morning starting at 7:30am
- Kids race will begin after the bulk of the 4 mile runners are in... usually around 9:45am or 10am
- HYDRATE!!! It will be hot and muggy... get your fluids in before you race
- Enter the park only through the Hwy 41 entrance / 1400 Highway 41, Mt. Pleasant, SC
- Proceeds from this event go to support Newberry College Track & Field / Cross Country THANK YOU for your support!!
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°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sullivans Is, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Pleasant, SC
Population
92,662
as of 2023
Elevation
9 ft
Nearest Airport
CHS
Charleston International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Firecracker 4 Mile / 12th Annual / Charleston
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Firecracker 4 Mile / 12th Annual / Charleston?
- Firecracker 4 Mile / 12th Annual / Charleston is a running race held in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 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 Firecracker 4 Mile / 12th Annual / Charleston?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina at 1400 Highway 41, Mount Pleasant, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 4 Mile / 12th Annual / Charleston?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firecracker 4 Mile / 12th Annual / Charleston
Jul 4, 2026