34th Annual Firecracker 5K 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- SEBRING, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Jun 21, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K (No Shirt) | 5K | Jul 4, 20278:00 AM | $20$25 after Jun 21, 2027 | – |
| 5k (Shirt) | 5K | Jul 4, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Jun 21, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $25 on Jun 21, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K (No Shirt): $20 until Jun 20, then $25 until Jul 2.
- 5k (Shirt): $30 until Jun 20, then $35 until Jul 1.
Online registration closes Jul 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in SEBRING runs 37:21, about 12:01 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:05 and men in 33:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:34 AM, and the 5K (No Shirt) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5931 Hammock rd, SEBRING, FL 33872
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (HiCo Race Timing) for 34th Annual Firecracker 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 34th Annual Firecracker 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:50 or better, the top quarter in 29:09, and half the field in 37:21; the last tenth came in after 57:27.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 23 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
34th Annual Firecracker 5K 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 321 to 395 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:41 to 37:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 395 (+23%) | 37:21 | under 24:50 | 17:50 |
| 2025 | 321 | 39:41 | under 24:11 | 17:40 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:09, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 4 the day usually runs from 74°F at dawn to 91°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 67% of days. Cold snaps dip to 72°F and hot years reach 96°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5931 Hammock rd, SEBRING, FL 33872Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 4, 2027), 2026 (Jul 4, 2026), 2025 (Jul 4, 2025), 2024 (Jul 4, 2024), 2023 (Jul 4, 2023), 2022 (Jul 4, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 34th Annual Firecracker 5K?
- Sunday, July 4, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Jun 21, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 395 runners finished the 5k (Shirt); the median finish was 37:21 and the winner ran 17:50.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:09, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 5931 Hammock rd, SEBRING, FL 33872.
From the organizers
Join us for Highlands County's second largest race of the year ---- The 34th Annual Firecracker 5k!
To be held on Sunday, July 4th. at the Highlands Hammock State Park.
This race is put on by our beloved Chet Brojek to raise funds in support of the running program at Avon Park Highschool.
We would like to recognize Mrs. Ruth Handley who passed away 6/24/26. She assisted Chet in forming the running programs at Avon Park Highschool and laid the foundation for what is has become today.
Race Day Schedule:
6:30 am - Packet Pickup
6:45 am to 7:45 am - Day of Registration
8:00 am - Horn Start
9:15 am - Awards