59th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race

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

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Perks & features

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Steady Effort

Hilly road course, warm-day exposure

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From the organizer

Time: 8:00am Start Time

PRICE INCREASE begins Saturday, June 21st and is $40.00

ONLINE registration ENDS at midnight July 3rd.

Location: 1 School St. - Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center - Bethel, CT

Amenities: Tech Shirt and Race Packets guaranteed to people registered by JUNE 6th. (Race Day Pick Up Only!) First come first serve on sizes.

Prizes: $200.00 first overall male and female / $100.00 second overall male and female / $50.00 for third overall male and female

Prizes in each age category: (excludes top 1st, 2nd & 3rd) 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+

Chip timing and splits times with finish time posted at the end of the race by Fast Track Timing LLC.

Water Station and refreshments will be available to all participants.

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