777 Glades Road, Boca Raton FL
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Event Overview
- Event Name: Firecracker 5K Run/Walk City of Boca Raton
- Date: July 4th, 2026
- Start Time: 7:15 am
- Location: 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL (Florida Atlantic University, 20th Street entrance - east side of campus)
Race Information
- Timing: AccuChip Timing on a measured 5K course
- Participants: Race t-shirt and finisher medals guaranteed to first 1,000 registered
- Awards: Top three male and female finishers in each age group
- Age Divisions: Five-year increments from 10 & Under through 70 & Over
Youth Participation
- T-shirt and Medal: Youth participants must register to receive an event T-shirt and finisher medal
- Course: Running through the palm tree lined campus of Florida Atlantic University
- Event Significance: Kicks off the annual Fabulous Fourth of July festivities
- Proceeds: Donated to Boca Raton Police Athletic League, Boca Raton Police Foundation and Mission United (United Way of PBC)
Packet Pickup
- Location: Runner's Edge, 3195 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton
- Pickup Dates: June 28th to July 3rd (until noon)
- Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 or race morning 6:30-7:10 am
- T-shirt Sizes: On a first come basis: early packet pickup is suggested
Sponsors
- City of Boca Raton
- Florida Atlantic University Alumni
- Runner's Edge
- Boca Raton Police Athletic League, Boca Raton Police Foundation and Mission United
Additional Information
- For More Details: Visit the race [website](https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/BocaRaton/Firecracker5KRunwalkCityofBocaRaton?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).
