Massapequa Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
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Massapequa Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
The Massapequa Firecracker is an annual community running event in Massapequa Park, NY that includes a main 5K road race and a 1/4 mile kids fun run. The event offers race amenities, awards, and activities for families and participants.
Distances
- 5K
- 1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run
Amenities include a dry-fit T-shirt for all registrants, cold towels for 5K finishers, kids entertainment such as clowns, balloon animals and face painting, baked goods for finishers, raffle prizes, and a complimentary Blue Point pint for runners over 21 at the Tap Room in Massapequa Park.
Awards recognize Top 3 male and female overall finishers, a Top Masters male and female award (the Roger Williams Award), Top 3 in multiple age groups from 9 & under through 90+, Top Massapequa Park resident, Top 3 wheelchair finishers, and medals for all fun run finishers. The Top overall and Top masters winners receive running shoes from a local running store, and a bonus is offered for new course records.
Proceeds support Massapequa High School Track Scholarships. Bib pickup is offered at a local running store the day before and at Brady Park on race day. The course is USATF certified at 3.1 miles and follows Park and Clark Boulevards, Walker Street into the Preserve, the bike path, and Lake Shore Drive to the finish at Brady Park. Live results, same-day finish line photos, and event photos are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
