Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k

Date

• Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Start Time

• Time: 7:30am

Location

• Venue: Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA

Race Overview

• 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.
• Post-Race: The city gears up for the Happy Birthday America parade following the race.
• Awards: Top finishers will earn awards for overall placement and age group categories.

Special Prizes

• Shirts: All participants receive a commemorative race shirt (while supplies last).
• Shoes: This year's overall male and female winners will win a pair of Hoka running shoes.
• Benefit: All proceeds from the race benefit the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope Program.
• Weather: This is a rain or shine event. Don’t miss out on the fun—register today and race for a great cause!

Registration Details

• Early Bird: Register by 5/27: $25 (guaranteed unisex t-shirt option).
• Standard Price: 5/28-6/30: $30 (t-shirts while supplies last).
• Last Minute: 7/1-7/4: $35 (register ONLINE ONLY up until 7am race day).
• Note: NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.

Packet Pick-Up

• Early 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, 6:30-7:15am at Gypsy Hill Park.
• Swag Bags: The first 250 registrants to pick up their packets the day before the race will receive a special swag bag from HOKA!

Awards

• Top Finishers: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
• Age Groups: 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

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