Firecracker 5K - Wilmington
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Firecracker 5K and Family Fun Run : Wilmington, MA
The Sixth Annual Firecracker 5K and Family Fun Run is part of the 44th annual Fun on the Fourth Celebration held June 25–28, 2026 at the Wilmington Town Common. The event on June 25 includes a chip-timed 5K road race and a family fun run.
- 5K road race
- Family Fun Run
Race features include water stops, professional chip timing provided by Stack Endurance (formerly RaceWire), free downloadable finish line photos, and live music at the finish area. Participant shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 registrants. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers ($100, $75, $50 respectively), and there are prizes for age group winners.
Registration is handled through GetMeRegistered.com, with an early registration fee of $25 through April 28, 2026 and a later registration fee of $35. A Wilmington Community Series option bundles the Firecracker 5K and the Fall Fest 5K (September 26, 2026) for a combined fee.
Bib pickup is available early at the Fourth of July Headquarters and on race day, with pickup and race day registration taking place outside the Fourth of July HQ at 142 Middlesex Avenue. Parking is suggested at St. Thomas Church, 126 Middlesex Avenue. The course follows streets around Wilmington with gradual inclines and declines and includes cones and directions for runners and walkers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
