GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market
- Date
- June 28, 2026
- Location
- Rotary Field, Glastonbury, CT
- Distance
- 5K · 2 Mile Route
From the Organizer
Date: Sunday- June 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Rotary Field, 358 Olde Stage Road, Glastonbury, CT
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON OLDE STAGE ROAD. Limited parking available at the park. Additional parking available on Bidwell Street or at Glastonbury High School (5-10 min walk, makes for a good warm-up!)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE at 7 A.M. at Rotary Field - 358 Olde Stage Road, Glastonbury CT
T-Shirts limited to 150 registered participants.
NO REFUNDS-NO STROLLERS OR BIKES ON COURSE
Beneficiary: Friends of Glastonbury Youth
Early Packet Pick Up Available at Fleet Feet Glastonbury on 63 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury: Thursday June 25, 5-7 pm, Friday June 26, 4-6 pm and Saturday, June 27: 10am to noon
COURSE MAP LINK HERE- Firecracker 5k Course
Naming Sponsor
Highland Park Market
Community Contributors
Claggett Sykes and Garza
Fleet Feet Glastonbury
Smartstart Pediatrics
Hartford Healthcare
Keenan Law
The River Church
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers
Select Physical Therapy
The Peter P. Monaco Jr. Detachment 40, Marine Corps League
Sia Dowlatshahi, Gateway Financial Partners
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
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Glastonbury, CT
Elevation
145 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market
- Date
- June 28, 2026
- Location
- Rotary Field, Glastonbury, CT
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market?
- GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market is a running race held in Glastonbury, Connecticut on June 28, 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 GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market?
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Glastonbury, Connecticut at Rotary Field, Glastonbury, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market
Jun 28, 2026