From the Organizer
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with our patriotic community run!
Join us for a fun, festive run that honors our nation's independence while enjoying a beautiful riverside route. Bring your patriotic spirit and running shoes!
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
89°
Typical Low
70°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Goldsboro Ag 1 N, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
54 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at OWP Firecracker 4k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships
14 miles away
The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K
16 miles away
Run 4 Recovery
17 miles away
Feel the Burn 5K & 10K
8 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)
OWP Firecracker 4k
Jul 4, 2026