Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $25 on Dec 1, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mile Run | Other | Jul 4, 20278:30 AM | $20$25 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile...ish Kids Run | Kids | Jul 4, 202710:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $25 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 4 Mile Run: $20 until Nov 30, then $25 until Dec 31, then $35 until Jun 30, then $40 until Jul 3, then $45 until Jul 4.
- 1 Mile...ish Kids Run: Free until Jul 4.
Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:15 AM, and the 4 Mile Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1400 Highway 41, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465
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 (5 years)Aggregated from official results (TimingInc.com) for Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 30:15 or better, the top quarter in 34:05, and half the field in 39:33; the last tenth came in after 56:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:05 | 24:18 |
| 20-29 | 28:06 | 27:53 |
| 30-39 | 32:57 | 27:34 |
| 40-49 | 33:42 | 29:26 |
| 50-59 | 36:36 | 33:56 |
| 60-69 | 40:45 | 36:04 |
| 70+ | n/a | 40:03 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 51 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston Other year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 181 to 274 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:01 to 39:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 274 (+2%) | 39:33 | under 30:15 | 22:22 |
| 2025 | 268 (+5%) | 39:45 | under 29:43 | 22:00 |
| 2024 | 255 (-1%) | 39:55 | under 29:28 | 21:55 |
| 2023 | 257 (+42%) | 39:29 | under 28:33 | 23:29 |
| 2022 | 181 | 39:01 | under 26:58 | 23:33 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 4 the day usually runs from 77°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 48% of days. Cold snaps dip to 74°F and hot years reach 94°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
- 1400 Highway 41, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- 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 Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston?
- Sunday, July 4, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 274 runners finished the 4 Mile Run; the median finish was 39:33 and the winner ran 22:22.
- Where does it start?
- 1400 Highway 41, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465.
From the organizers
The 13th Annual Firecracker 4 Miler will once again be held at the beautiful Laurel Hill County Park in Mount Pleasant South Carolina on July 4th, 2026! Come on out and celebrate your independence by running down the shaded trails of Laurel Hill County Park and after the race enjoying music, hotdogs, and cold beverage with all your friends and family.
Race packets will be be on site race day morning starting at 7:30am
Kids race will begin after the bulk of the 4 mile runners are in... usually around 9:45am or 10am
HYDRATE!!! It will be hot and muggy... get your fluids in before you race and bring your own water to supplement what we provide!