New York · 4 Mile · Kids' Sparkler Run (0.2 mile)
Firecracker 4
Firecracker 4 is a 4 Mile and Kids' Sparkler Run (0.2 mile) event held in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, New York
- Distances
- 4 Mile, Kids' Sparkler Run (0.2 mile)
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling city streets through historic downtown and East Side (~150 ft)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- fc4events.com
About the Firecracker 4
Saratoga Springs' signature Fourth of July four-miler that sends thousands of runners down Broadway past the city's historic buildings and Congress Park.
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- Rankings and awards
- Largest Independence Day race in New York and the Northeast; 20+ years running
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Firecracker 4: common questions
- When is the Firecracker 4?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Firecracker 4 held?
- In Saratoga Springs, New York.
- What distances does the Firecracker 4 offer?
- 4 Mile and Kids' Sparkler Run (0.2 mile).
- How many people run the Firecracker 4?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 4?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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