
Bethany Beach Firecracker 5k Run/Walk
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 7:15 AM EDT
- Location
- Bethany Beach, DE
- Bethany Beach Bandstand, 19930
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Celebrate the holiday weekend with a festive 5K run/walk in Bethany Beach, supporting the local 4th of July Celebration.
- Festive
- For a Cause
Great for: cause-driven runners
Join the Bethany Beach Firecracker 5k Run/Walk, a spirited event celebrating the holiday weekend in beautiful Bethany Beach, DE. This 5K offers a chance to move along Atlantic Ave. and Garfield Pkwy, with awards presented to top finishers. Your participation supports the local Bethany Beach 4th of July Celebration, making it a wonderful way to contribute to community festivities.
What to expect
- Enjoy a 5K run or walk starting on Atlantic Ave. and Garfield Pkwy.
- Awards are presented to top finishers.
- Your participation directly benefits the Bethany Beach 4th of July Celebration.
- Baby jogging strollers are welcome on the course.
Standout details
- Benefits Bethany Beach 4th of July Celebration
- Awards for top finishers
- Baby jogging strollers welcome
- Bethany Beach, DE setting
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
warm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, June 27th
6:00pm to 8:00pm: Packet Pick Up at Harvest Tide Steakhouse, 98 Garfield Pkwy, 3rd Floor, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Sunday, June 28th
6:30-7:00: Live Packet Pick Up on the Bethany Beach Bandstand 7:00: Pre Race Announcements 7:15: Firecracker 5k Walk/Run Starts on Atlantic Ave. & Garfield Pkwy 8:15: Awards are presented.
All donations benefit the Bethany Beach 4th of July Celebration.
**IMPORTANT** No shirts or packets will be mailed. If you are unable to attend after registering, please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your shirt.
In consideration of the safety of all participants, NO HAND CYCLES, STROLLERS (Other than Baby Jogging Strollers), BABIES IN CARRIERS/BACKPACKS, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES OR ANIMALS ON LEASHES will be allowed on the course. This will be strictly enforced.
The Firecracker 5k may be cancelled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist: Hurricane Watch or Warning; Tropical Storm Watch or Warning; Extreme thunderstorms and lightning in the vicinity of the race, Flash Flood Watch or Warnings in the area of the race. Such conditions will not result in refunding of any race entry fees or future event credits.
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