Firecracker 5K - Bar Harbor

JUL

4

2026

A flat July 4 road race in Bar Harbor, the Firecracker 5K finishes by the ballfields where a pancake breakfast is served; online entry is $20 and the event benefits the Mount Desert Island YMCA.

Sat 4 Jul 2026

Bar Harbor, Maine

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5 kilometers

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Firecracker 5K in Bar Harbor

The Firecracker 5K is a road race held on July 4, 2026 in Bar Harbor, Maine, with a course described as flat. The route finishes adjacent to the Bar Harbor ballfields, where the Bar Harbor Rotary hosts a pancake breakfast.

The event takes place at 21 Park Street in Bar Harbor. Entry is available online for $20. Day of registration is listed at $25 if spots remain. The first 50 participants to register receive a patriotic race shirt. All finishers receive a prize, and awards are given to the top three overall male and top three overall female finishers.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Mount Desert Island YMCA. The race is scheduled on Independence Day and coincides with local holiday activities, including the Independence Day parade.

Details provided cover location, date, course character, registration fees, participant items, finisher prizes, top overall awards, and the beneficiary organization. Information about start or finish times is not included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Firecracker 5k