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Sunday, July 4th, 2027
21 Park Street, Bar Harbor ME
5K
60–74°F · some rain risk
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2026
70–89°F
dry
2025
60–75°F
dry
2024
59–71°F
dry
2023
63–78°F
dry
2022
62–76°F
dry
2021
55–58°F
rain
2020
56–66°F
dry
2019
59–85°F
dry
2018
67–88°F
dry
2017
62–74°F
dry
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About this race
Kick off your July 4th Celebrations in Bar Harbor with the Firecracker 5k!
The course is flat and fast and finishes adjacent to the Bar Harbor ballfields where the Bar Harbor Rotary hosts their delicious pancake breakfast.
Run fast, Eat blueberry pancakes and watch the Independence Day Parade!
The first 50 participants to register will receive a patriotic race shirt. All finishers will receive a prize. Top 3 overall male and female finishers will receive awards.
This race benefits the Mount Desert Island YMCA.
Happy Independence Day!
Online Registration: $20
Day of Registration (if spots are available): $25
Bib pickup/Race Day Registration:
MDI YMCA, 21 Park St, Bar Harbor
Sunday, July 4, 5:30am- 6:15am
**No Parking in the YMCA parking lot, due to craft fair**
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