
From the Organizer
NOTE: Day of race registration is available from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on the mezzanine inside the PSU Medlar Field Baseball Stadium located on the east side of the PSU main campus.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! - use your smartphone, tablet or computer to register.
T-shirt: 2026 Firecracker 4K race T-shirts are guaranteed to all race registrants registered during
the early signup periods (ends June 25th).
(Tech style shirt available in both Youth (Y) and Adult (A) sizes: Y-S, Y-M, Y-L, A-S, A-M, A-L, A-XL,
A-XXL, A-XXXL)
AWARDS:
* Overall: Top male (1) and Female (1)
Top 3 (M&F) each age category: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* Post race refreshments will be provided. Race route will have a water station mid-route.
* All proceeds from the race go to supporting all 4thFest activities
* Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
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
81°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from State College, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
40,669
as of 2023
Elevation
1,181 ft
Nearest Airport
SCE
State College Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 126 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at FIRECRACKER 4K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
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22 miles away
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8 miles away
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Less than a mile away
Adam Zook Memorial Run
22 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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
FIRECRACKER 4K
Jul 4, 2026