Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Gypsy Hill Park, 600 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401
Distance: 5K
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Join Staunton's biggest July 4th 5K for a competitive run through Gypsy Hill Park, supporting the Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Firecracker 5K, Staunton’s largest and most competitive 5K event. This race offers a gently rolling course through beautiful Gypsy Hill Park, with enthusiastic crowd support as the city prepares for the Happy Birthday America parade. Beyond the festive atmosphere and competitive spirit, your participation supports the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope Program, aiding local families toward stability. All runners receive a commemorative race shirt, and top finishers earn awards.

From the organizer

Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Start time: 7:30am

Location: Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA

Join the Fun at Staunton’s Largest 5K Race! Experience the excitement of the Firecracker 5K, Staunton’s biggest and most competitive 5K event! Our gently rolling course winds through beautiful Gypsy Hill Park, drawing enthusiastic runners and crowd support-as the city gears up for the Happy Birthday America parade following the race.

All participants receive a commemorative race shirt (while supplies last), and top finishers will earn awards for overall placement and age group categories. This year's overall male and female winners will win a pair of Hoka running shoes, to be picked up at Sole Focus Running.

All proceeds from the race benefit the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope Program, supporting local families on their journey to stability and self-sufficiency.

This is a rain or shine event. Don’t miss out on the fun-register today and race for a great cause!

Registration:

5/28-6/30: $30 (t-shirts while supplies last)

7/1- 7/4: $35 (register ONLINE ONLY up until 7am race day)

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Packet pick-up: Early Packet Pick Up will take place at Sole Focus Running, 210 N Central Ave, Staunton VA on Friday, July 3, NOON-6pm. Race Day packet pick-up, 6:30-7:15am at Gypsy Hill Park. The first 250 registrants to pick up their packets the day before the race will receive a special swag bag from HOKA!

Awards: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, and to the top winner in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-36, 37-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66-75, 76 & over.