Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k

🎉 Date

Friday, July 4th, 2025

⏰ Start time

7:30am

📍 Location

Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA

🏃‍♂️ Join the Fun at Staunton’s Largest 5K Race!

• Event: 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.
• Celebration: The race is followed by the Happy Birthday America parade.
• Awards: All participants receive a commemorative race shirt (while supplies last), and top finishers will earn awards for overall placement and age group categories.

❤️ Benefiting a Great Cause

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.

🌧️ Rain or Shine

This is a rain or shine event. Don’t miss out on the fun—register today and race for a great cause!

📝 Registration

• By 5/27: $25 (guaranteed unisex t-shirt option)
• 5/28-7/3, 11pm: $30 (t-shirt while supplies last)
• 7/4: $35 (register ONLINE ONLY up until 7am race day)
• Note: NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

📦 Packet Pick-up

Early Packet Pick Up will take place at Sole Focus Running Shop, 210 N Central Ave, Staunton VA on Thursday, July 3, NOON-6pm. Race Day packet pick-up, 6:30-7:15am at Gypsy Hill Park.

🏆 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.

🔗 More Information

For additional details, please visit the official race page: Firecracker 5K Gypsy Hill Park.