
From the Organizer
Get your Fourth of July celebrations started early with our annual Firecracker Frolic 5K on July 4, 2026. Race begins and ends at the New Germany Grove Hall at 1640 New Germany Rd in Summerhill PA
Same Day Registration Available (7:00-7:45AM) however no guarantee of T-Shirt
Register by June 14 to get a guaranteed T-Shirt
Race Start Time: 8AM
Price: $25/individual
- Family/Team of 4 or more -$20 each (Must register by June 16 for Family Pricing!)
Kids Lollipop race will be held immediately afterwards.
Walkers welcome.
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
56°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ebensburg Sewage Plt, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,910 ft
Nearest Airport
JST
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 78 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 Firecracker Frolic 5K - New Germany, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
17
Days to train
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Firecracker Frolic 5K - New Germany
Jul 4, 2026