Firecracker 4K 2026

The 22nd annual Firecracker 4K run/walk kicks off the Central Pa 4thFest's daylong celebration of our nation's birthday. Last year 776 runners/walkers kicked off our day long celebration of America's birthday. This year's race will once again be run on the beautiful Penn State main campus starting near Beaver Stadium located on the east side of campus. Don your most patriotic apparel and join in the fun.