21 Park Street, Bar Harbor ME
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
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
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.
Top pick
Adidas Men's Lite Racer Adapt 7.0, Black/Grey/Grey, 10
$44.95
Lapulas Athletic Ankle Socks, Low Cut Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Tab Sports Socks for Men and Women 6Pairs (White, L)
$14.99
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Lamicall Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Men Women, [24g Ultralight] [Adjustable Nose Pad] UV400 Protection Sun Glasses for Cycling Running Baseball Fishing Golf Beach Volleyball Driving
$21.99
Fitgriff® Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone, Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black, 24.5" - 35.5" Waist Size)
$15.95
GADIEMKENSD Quick Drying Running Hat Summer Cooling Baseball Cap UPF50+ Sports Sun Caps Breathable Mesh Lightweigh Dad Hats Unstructured for Golf Workout Hiking Gym Travel Camp Pink S/M 6 7/8-7 1/4
$13.99
Course Map
Train for this race
Find a local run club
Run clubs in Bar Harbor, ME host weekly group runs — a great way to prep for race day.
