Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k

Date

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Start Time

7:30am

Location

Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA

Event Overview

• Join the Fun: Experience the excitement of the Firecracker 5K, Staunton’s biggest and most competitive 5K event!
• Course: Our gently rolling course winds through beautiful Gypsy Hill Park, drawing enthusiastic runners and crowd support as the city gears up for the Happy Birthday America parade following the race.
• Commemorative Shirt: All participants receive a commemorative race shirt (while supplies last).
• Awards: Top finishers will earn awards for overall placement and age group categories, with this year's overall male and female winners receiving a pair of Hoka running shoes, to be picked up at Sole Focus Running.

Charity Support

All proceeds from the race benefit the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope Program, supporting local families on their journey to stability and self-sufficiency.

Event Details

• Weather: This is a rain or shine event.
• Registration: Don't miss out on the fun - register today and race for a great cause!

Registration Information

• Early Registration: Register by 5/27: $25 (guaranteed unisex t-shirt option).
• Late Registration: 5/28-6/30: $30 (t-shirts while supplies last).
• Final Registration: 7/1-7/4: $35 (register ONLINE ONLY up until 7am race day).
• No On-Site Registration: Please note that there will be no on-site registration.

Packet Pick-Up

Early Packet Pick Up will take place at Sole Focus Running, 210 N Central Ave, Staunton VA on Friday, July 3, NOON-6pm. Race Day packet pick-up is from 6:30-7:15am at Gypsy Hill Park. The first 250 registrants to pick up their packets the day before the race will receive a special swag bag from HOKA!

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, and to the top winner in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-36, 37-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66-75, 76 & over.

Race Details

For more information, please visit the race page: Firecracker 5K at Gypsy Hill Park.