Join the Fayetteville Running Club for the 13th Annual Firecracker 4 miler and 1 mile fun run in the All American City! The course is designed as a historic tour of Downtown Fayetteville. Competitive runners, recreational runners, walkers, kids, strollers and dogs are all invited! Be sure to dress up in your favorite Red, White, and Blue running attire . The 1 Mile Fun Run is limited to 40 entrants. An adult must go with their child that is 8 and under. DISTANCES OFFERED 4 Mile Run/Walk town Fayetteville. 1 Mile Kids Walk/Run - This event is NOT timed There is NO Race Day registration . HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS Proceeds from the Firecracker 4 Miler go to scholarships for local high school youth that remarkable in class, athletics, community, and home. Other portions got to local non-profits for community outreach, women's support, homeless support, animal shelters, and similar organizations.
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Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — Fayetteville, NC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Fayetteville, NC.
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
