GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market 2026 — Glastonbury, CT

Date
June 28, 2026
Location
Glastonbury, CT
Venue
Rotary Field
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $40.00
Events
5K, 2 Mile Route
Includes
T-Shirt (limited inventory)
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The GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market takes place at Rotary Field in Glastonbury, Connecticut on June 28, 2026. The event offers two distances: a 2-mile option and a 5K. Both races start at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $30 to $40. This early summer race provides local runners with a mid-week racing opportunity during the height of the season. If you're traveling to Glastonbury for the event, you'll want accommodation near Rotary Field for convenient pre-race logistics and minimal travel time on race morning.

From the Race Organizer
Date: Sunday- June 28, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Rotary Field, 358 Olde Stage Road, Glastonbury, CT PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON OLDE STAGE ROAD. Limited parking available at the park. Additional parking available on Bidwell Street or at Glastonbury High School (5-10 min walk, makes for a good warm-up!) RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE at 7 A.M. at Rotary Field - 358 Olde Stage Road, Glastonbury CT T-Shirts limited to 150 registered participants. NO REFUNDS-NO STROLLERS OR BIKES ON COURSE Beneficiary: Friends of Glastonbury Youth Early Packet Pick Up Available at Fleet Feet Glastonbury on 63 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury: Thursday June 25, 5-7 pm, Friday June 26, 4-6 pm and Saturday, June 27: 10am to noon COURSE MAP LINK HERE- Firecracker 5k Course Naming Sponsor Highland Park Market Community Contributors Claggett Sykes and Garza Fleet Feet Glastonbury Smartstart Pediatrics Hartford Healthcare Keenan Law The River Church Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers Select Physical Therapy The Peter P. Monaco Jr. Detachment 40, Marine Corps League Sia Dowlatshahi, Gateway Financial Partners

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market 2026 — Glastonbury, CT?

GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market 2026 — Glastonbury, CT takes place on June 28, 2026. The race is held in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Where is GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market 2026 — Glastonbury, CT held?

GRR Firecracker 5K Presented By Highland Park Market 2026 — Glastonbury, CT is held at Rotary Field in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

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