From the Organizer
Flat and Fast Out and Back along Norwood 4th of July Parade Route
Run in front of thousands of spectators
$25 Registration Fee
Prizes for top 3 overall male and female finishers
Medals for top 3 finishers in each age group
Free t-shirt to the first 100 registered runners.
Road Race is competitive and is kept on a timely pace. No prolonged stopping will be permitted unless in case of emergency.
Advance registration will end July 2 at 8am.
For those pre-registered, you can begin to pickup your bib and T-shirt 3:45pm on July 4 at Norwood Town Common, adjacent to 566 Washington Street. Race begins promptly at 5pm.
On-site registration begins 3:30pm July 4. Look for the marked tent on the Norwood Town Common.
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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norwood Mem Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
127 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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 5K
Jul 4, 2026