Location
Seven Valleys, PA
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Events
Spring Grove YMCA - Firecracker 5K
Includes
Short sleeved shirt
The YMCA Firecracker 5K is a 5K running race held on July 3, 2026, in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania. The race starts at 5:30 PM on Church Street and costs between $30 and $35 to enter. As a holiday-weekend event, it offers an opportunity to run competitively or recreationally before Independence Day celebrations. With the late afternoon start time, you'll want to plan your travel and pre-race meal accordingly. Seven Valleys is a small community in York County, making this a low-key local race option for runners in south-central Pennsylvania seeking a July 4th weekend event.
From the Race Organizer
Friday, July 3, 2026 5:30 PM Race Start Join us to Kick-off your 4th of July Weekend! The 5K Run/Walk takes place on the scenic York County Heritage Rail Trail using a flat, out‑and‑back course. Participants will travel along the wide, well‑maintained rail‑trail surface to a clearly marked turnaround before heading back to the finish. With gentle grades and packed stone footing, the course is ideal for runners and walkers of all levels. Starting at the Seven Valleys trail access area heading south towards Hanover Junction and back. REGISTRATION Registration opens April 30, 2026 and closes race day at 4:30 PM Register early! Race Fee increases June 15, 2026. AGE DIVISIONS Male and Female (8-10) (11-14) (15-19) (19-24) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) ( 45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60 -64 ) (65-69) (70 & over) AWARDS Overall Male and Female Winner plus Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Runners registered by June 26, 2026 are guaranteed a race shirt. Awards ceremony will follow the event at 7:00 PM. RACE TIMING Gun start (no starting mat): all runners begin with the same start time Finish time: when the runner crosses the finish mat Chip timed by Black Cat Timing STROLLERS are permitted, but requested to stay to the right on the course for runners to pass safely. RACE DAY PARKING Parking is available at the Seven Valleys Parking Lot (Church St, Seven Valleys) and Seven Valleys Community Fire Company (35 Main St, Seven Valleys, PA 17360) RACE CANCELLATION If you cannot attend the race, please contact the Race Director. We will make arrangements for you to pick up your bib and race shirt. Unfortunately, we do not provide refunds or bib transfers. SOCIAL MEDIA Please share your excitement for the race on social media and tag us @ROSESYMCACo. Join our Facebook Race Group to share photos, comments and questions. YorkYRaces. Use the following hashtags and we will repost your photos! #YMCAROSES #YFirecracker PACKET PICKUP Thursday, July 2, 2026, 3:00-7:00 PM Little Creek Golf Course (Pavilion), 1657 PA-116, Spring Grove, PA 17362 Friday, July, 3, 2026 4:00-5:00 PM Race day packet pickup is at the pavilion Seven Valleys rail trail access parking area
YMCA Firecracker 5K 2026 — Seven Valleys, PA
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When is YMCA Firecracker 5K 2026 — Seven Valleys, PA?
YMCA Firecracker 5K 2026 — Seven Valleys, PA takes place on July 3, 2026. The race is held in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania.
Where is YMCA Firecracker 5K 2026 — Seven Valleys, PA held?
YMCA Firecracker 5K 2026 — Seven Valleys, PA is held at Church St in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania.
Where can I find hotels near YMCA Firecracker 5K 2026 — Seven Valleys, PA?
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