Barnegat High School, Barnegat NJ
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
🎆 2026 Firecracker 5k
🚗 Parking Instructions
- Location: All parking is located at Barnegat High School.
👕 T-Shirts, Bib Pick Up, and Race Day Registration
- T-Shirt: T-shirt included with 5k registration only, if registered by 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 14th, 2026.
- Sizes: T-shirts are adult sizes and will be available for pick-up on race day.
- Location: T-shirts, Race Bibs, and Race Day Registration will be located under the pavilion next to the track / turf field starting at 7:00AM on race day.
- Facilities: Bathrooms are located on each side of the snack stand.
🏃♀️ Race Information
- Timing: 5k is a timed event. Runners, walkers, and/or strollers welcome. No pets allowed!
- Awards: Awards to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
- Schedule: 8:15AM - 400m Fun Run (kids 10 years and younger, one lap around the track, finisher ribbons to all runners).
- Schedule: 8:25AM - National Anthem, 8:30AM - Firecracker 5k, 9:30AM - Awards Ceremony (under the pavilion).
💰 Support the Teams
All money raised supports the Barnegat HS Cross Country and Track & Field teams!
For more details, visit the race page: Firecracker 5k Registration.
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