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Arbutus Firecracker 10k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Halethorpe, MD
5525 Shelbourne Rd, 21227
Featured distance
10K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Kick off your 4th of July with a competitive 10k through Arbutus, featuring a parade route run and State Championship recognition.

  • Competitive
  • Festive

Start your 4th of July festivities with the 43rd Annual Arbutus Firecracker 10k in Halethorpe, MD. This celebrated event invites runners to make their way through Arbutus, including a unique stretch down the parade route. Recognized as the RRCA State Championship 10k for 2026, it offers a competitive atmosphere with significant awards for top finishers and medals for the first 500 across the line.

What to expect

  • Expect a hilly course through Arbutus, including a memorable run down the parade route.
  • Medals await the first 500 finishers.
  • Compete for cash awards across overall and 5-year age group categories.

Standout details

  • 43rd Annual race
  • RRCA State Championship 10k for 2026
  • Run down the Arbutus parade route
  • Cash awards for top finishers

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us for the 10k to start the 4th of July celebration in Mid-Maryland! 43rd Annual race which has the runners make their way through Arbutus including running down the parade route.

Happy to announce our event was picked as the RRCA State Championship 10k for 2026!

Medals to the first 500 finishers again this year!!!

Firecracker 10k Award structure – $300/$200/$100 for overall then 5 year age groups $50/$20/$10 (must be present at awards ceremony to receive award).

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