
From the Organizer
The 4th Annual Staten Island Firecracker 3 Mile Run and 1 Mile Walk will be held on June 28th, 2026 at 9:30 AM. Start and finish will be In Conference House Park, 7455 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10307, United States.
This race will be the second leg of the Staten Island Triple Crown. The first leg being SSG Michaels Ollis 5K Run (Click here for more information) and the 3rd leg will be Michael's Cause 5K Run.
Kids 6 and under - 50 yard run at 10:00 am - all finishers get a medal!
This race is a Proud Supporter of The Tunnel to Towers Foundation. All donations to this event will help support the Foundation’s Smart Home Program that builds mortgage-free smart homes for our most catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, the Fallen First Responder Home Program that pays off the mortgages of fallen law enforcement officers and Firefighters killed in the line of duty that leave behind young children, and the Gold Star Family Home Program that honors the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. The Foundation will provide a mortgage-free home to surviving spouses with young children.
This event has raised almost $9,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation over the first 3 years thanks to our participants and sponsors! Please help us support this worthy cause!
Race Pricing:
3 Mile Walk
Before June 1: $30
June 1 - June 27: $35
Race-Day Registration: $40
1 Mile Walk - $20.00
3 Mile Run Awards:
Top 3 Male & Female
Team plaque for the 1st place male & female team - 3 fastest on the team score
3 Mile Run Age Groups:
1 - 10
11 - 12
13 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 and Up
Please click the donation link at the top of this page, on your race entry confirmation page, or in your confirmation email to make a donation directly to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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
86°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,516,202
as of 2023
Elevation
176 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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Days to train
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Staten Island Firecracker 3 Mile Run & 1 Mile Walk
Jun 28, 2026