DESCRIPTION Brigantine's 2nd Annual Firecracker 5k! Come celebrate the kick-off to 4th of July week! You can run or run/walk the Firecracker 5K, or join our 1 mile dog friendly walk. We are also having a 1/4 mile fun run for kids! This is an out and back course on Brigantine Avenue (race map below). ENTRY FEE $35 through 6/14/26. $40 through 6/27 and $45 race day sign-up. Packet Pick up Friday and Saturday June 26th and 27th at Bikes By the Beach (3004 Revere Blvd, #1 Brigantine, NJ) Day of Packet Pick up starts at 6:30 am on Sunday, June 28th Race start is outside the bike shop (see course map below) 5k and 1 mile dog walk includes a race T-shirt (and dog treat for dog walkers) at packet pick-up (*Shirts guaranteed for all sign-ups before 6/20/26). (Option to purchase youth tshirts for 1/4 mile run!) and a finisher medal for ALL participants and fun snacks and beverages post-race! Age Group Awards 3 Deep along with Overall Awards and Masters Awards as well as best dressed pup award fo
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 28.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Brigantine, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
