Firecracker 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Every Fourth of July in Zelienople.
Start your holiday with a run or walk, then enjoy the celebrations with your community.
Place
Zelienople Community Park
Date
Choices
5K · 1 mile · Both
2027 registration is not open yet.
Choose your race
Walkers, dogs, and strollers are welcome. A course map for 2027 has not been posted.
5K
Streets of Zelienople, including the climb up Cemetery Hill. This is the longer race, and it is not a flat course.
1 mile
A shorter route around town. The 2026 listing called this mile flat and fast. That description belongs to the mile, not the 5K.
Both races
The 2026 listing included a choice to run the 1 mile and the 5K. The mile started first, and the 5K started after it finished. A 2027 price, and whether the combined choice returns, has not been posted.
Families
The 2026 listing offered a family of three and a family of four. Each option asked for every participant’s name. It did not publish what else the package included, and it did not publish a 2027 price. Those family options are not confirmed for 2027.
Plan the morning
The times below are from 2026. The next edition’s schedule may change.
| 2026 | Time |
|---|---|
| Packet pickup and race-day registration | From 7 a.m. |
| 1 mile | 8 a.m. |
| 5K | About 8:15–8:20 a.m., after the mile finishes |
| Awards | After the 5K |
Where to go
Zelienople Community Park
402 East Beaver Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
- Park in the lots near the park.
- Do not park on the roads near the park.
For the park
A portion of the proceeds benefits Zelienople Community Park.
In 2026, Experience Butler County presented the race. The registration listing also named Kampas Orthodontics as a presenting sponsor, and the event page called Experience Butler County the title sponsor. Sponsors for 2027 have not been announced.
Results
Official results are posted for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Each year has a 5K result set and a 1 Mile result set. Live results for 2027 have not been announced.
Common questions
Can I walk?
Yes. Walkers are welcome in the Firecracker.
Are dogs and strollers welcome?
Yes. Dogs and strollers are welcome, along with walkers.
Can I participate in both races?
The 2026 listing included a choice to run the 1 mile and the 5K. The mile started at 8 a.m., and the 5K started after the mile. Whether that choice returns in 2027 has not been posted.
Are family registration options available?
The 2026 listing offered a family of three and a family of four, and asked for every name. Those options are not confirmed for 2027, and no 2027 family price has been posted.
Where do I park?
Park in the lots near Zelienople Community Park. Do not park on the roads near the park. Get directions.
How do packet pickup and race-day registration work?
In 2026, packet pickup and race-day registration opened at 7 a.m. at Zelienople Community Park. The 2027 schedule may change.
When are awards presented?
In 2026, awards for both races followed the 5K. Awards are handed out at the event on race day and are not mailed.
What is the refund policy?
Race registration refunds are not available. Read the refund policy.