Firecracker 5k

Proudly presented by Highland Park Market, the Firecracker 5K and 2-mile race is the perfect way to kick off summer with the Glastonbury River Runners. Held just before the 4th of July, this road race is also the celebratory “graduation” race for participants in our Rising Stars and Get Ready to Run programs, making it a special community tradition for runners of all ages and abilities.

Rising Stars participant and their parent finishing the Firecracker 5K.
Race participants gathering for the start of the Firecracker 5K race.
Get Ready to Run participant proudly completing the Firecracker 5K.

Registration Opens May 2027

June 2027 · 8am
Rotary Field · Glastonbury, CT
5k and 2-mile options

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our 2026 race. We look forward to seeing you again in 2027.

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