Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k – Staunton, VA 2026

Date: Friday, July 4th, 2025 Start time: 7:30am Location: Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA Join the Fun at Staunton’s Largest 5K Race! Experience the excitement of the Firecracker 5K, Staunton’s biggest and most competitive 5K event! Our gently rolling course winds through beautiful Gypsy Hill Park, drawing enthusiastic runners and crowd support-especially as the city gears up for the Happy Birthday America parade following the race. All participants receive a commemorative race shirt (while supplies last), and top finishers will earn awards for overall placement and age group categories. All proceeds from the race benefit the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope Program, supporting local families on their journey to stability and self-sufficiency. This is a rain or shine event. Don’t miss out on the fun-register today and race for a great cause! Registration: Register by 5/27: $25 (guaranteed unisex t-shirt option) 5/28-7/3, 11pm: $30 (t-shirt while supplies last) 7/4: $35 (register ONLINE O