40th Firecracker 5k Run Walk
July 4th, 2026 - Saturday
In Memory of Frank D. Vari Sr., Past President of Council, City of Wilmington.
Presented by Union Park Auto Group
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Registration Closed
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$44.35Jan 1 - Jul 4
COMPETITIVE WALKING 5K Closed
COMPETITIVE WALKING - You must WALK the entire race. This is for COMPETITIVE walkers only - NO running, NO jogging, NO EXCEPTIONS - If you plan to run/walk the race - you MUST register for the 5k run/walk
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$44.35Jan 1 - Jul 4
$1,000 Sponsorship Closed
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$1,066.75Jan 1 - Jul 4
$500 Sponsorship Closed
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$534.25Jan 1 - Jul 4
$250 Sponsorship Closed
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$268.00Jan 1 - Jul 4
Event Information
Event Info7:00 am - Registration Opens
8:00 am - 5K Start
Location
Rockford Tower
Lookout Dr, Wilmington, DE 19806
Sponsors
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Course Map
NOTICE: No dogs allowed due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable. Please reference our policies page for more details.
*No refunds on registrations*
Amenities
-40th Annual shirts (unisex sizing) FIRST 125 PARTICIPANTS
-Ice pops
-Hot dogs
-Fresh squeezed Lemonade vendor
Awards
*Top Finisher Awards (Overall Male/Female and Overall Male/Female Masters) are scored by gun time, all other age groups are scored by chip (net) time.*
-Awards for top male/female
-Awards for top male / female masters
-Awards for top 3 male/female in 10 year age groups 13 & under through 80 & over
-Awards to top 3 male/female walkers
NOTICE: No dogs allowed on course due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable. Please reference our policies page for more details.
Policies
No refunds on registrations.
Timing
R2R Timing will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System
Results
Results will be posted online during the race and complete results will be posted once the race is complete.
Photos
Photos will be posted on Races2Run Facebook page following the event.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sophia Gonser
