North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- North Port July 4th 5K Run · 1 Mile walk & Support the School · VIRTUAL July 4th 5K Run
From the Organizer
North Port July 4th 5k
DAY-OF Registration $50.00
Kids 16 n Under start at $20.00 - No Club Discounts
This event is Chip Timed.
Durti Runners Race Timing
5K day-of Packet Pick-up opens at 6:15 am
NO CASH - ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE
REGISTER ONLINE ON YOUR PHONE.
Registration closes 15 minutes before the race begins.
We will not hold up the event for all the runners because of one late person!
T-Shirt NOT guaranteed after 6/15/2025
Where
Wellen Park HS
Schedule
6:15 am Check-In for Runners
7:30 am - 5K Run Begins
8:30 am - Awards Begin AFTER THE LAST RUNNER
Finisher MEDAL for all!!
FOOD:
for all runners with a bib. Breakfast Snack,
Bananas, Icy POP's, snack bars & other available items when you finish.
FIRST 100 REGISTERD will get a Free NP>ILPRIMO'S LARGE PIZZA CARD
Course Condition:
Road & Some Sidewalks
NOTICE: Strollers are allowed in the run portion of this event just need to start in the back.
The 1 mile fun walk NOT chip timed just for fun. Will receive a finishers towel
NO REFUNDS, ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE DONATIONS!!
If you elect not to attend the event you will forfeit any claim to your finisher item, bib and race shirt.
Awards:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place in age groups of 5yr. increments
Overall Awards 4in Medal, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, & Veterans.
12-under to 80-above
All proceeds after expenses will be going into the XC/WELLEN PARK HS Athletics.
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
92°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
58%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myakka Rvr Sp, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Port, FL
Population
80,512
as of 2023
Elevation
16 ft
Nearest Airport
PGD
Punta Gorda Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 32 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
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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5K
6 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k?
- North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k is a running race held in North Port, Florida 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 North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in North Port, Florida at 10801 Manasota Beach Rd, North Port, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k
Jul 4, 2026