Light Up the Streets:
Experience Butler County
Firecracker 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run!
Start your Fourth of July with a run through Zelienople and help kick off a day of community celebrations, family activities, and Independence Day fun
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Zelienople Community Park
402 East Beaver Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
5K Run • 1-Mile Fun Run • Family Registration Options
Celebrate Independence Day with the Community
The Experience Butler County Firecracker 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is a family-friendly event that kicks off Zelienople's Fourth of July celebrations.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, running with friends, walking with family, or introducing your child to their first race, this event offers a fun and welcoming way to start the holiday.
Why Participate?
Kick off Zelienople's Independence Day festivities
Choose between a competitive 5K or a fun 1-mile event
Family registration options available
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all ages
Support local parks, recreation, and community programming
What to Expect
Professionally timed 5K race
Professionally timed 1-Mile Fun Run
Family-friendly community atmosphere
Convenient race-day registration and packet pickup
Age group awards and recognition
A great way to begin your Fourth of July celebration
Strollers, dogs, and walkers welcome
Thank you to Experience Butler County for serving as the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Firecracker 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run and helping make this community event possible.
Thank you to Experience Butler County for serving as the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Firecracker 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run and helping make this community event possible.
Race Day Information
Date:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Location:
1 Mile: 8 a.m.
5K: 8:20 a.m. (when 1 mile is complete)
Distances:
Individual
Family of 3
Family of 4
Options:
Runners
Walkers
Strollers
Dogs
Participants Welcome:
Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration Information
Date:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time:
7 a.m.
Award Information
Awards will be presented following the completion of the events.
Award Pick-Up Policy
Please plan to stay for our awards ceremony! Awards must be picked up at the event on race day. We are unable to mail or deliver awards after the event. Live results will be available online throughout the day—check them on your phone to see if you placed, or wait for the awards announcement at the ceremony.