Firecracker4
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Firecracker 4 Road Race
The Firecracker 4 is an annual Independence Day road race held in downtown Saratoga Springs. The 2027 edition takes place on July 4 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The event is in its 20th year and supports more than 2,500 runners and walkers.
The program includes a short Sparkler Run for younger children and the main Firecracker 4 road race. The 4 mile course begins on Broadway in front of the City Center, proceeds south for several blocks passing historic buildings and Congress Park, then enters the East Side neighborhood and concludes on Maple Avenue behind the City Center. The Sparkler Run is held on Maple Avenue behind the City Center.
The event attracts participants from across the country and abroad and is presented as a community Independence Day activity in downtown Saratoga Springs. Runners and walkers are both accommodated. A course map is available from the organizer and race timing is provided by a race timing service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
