Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k
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About the Race
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 sup...
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How hard is the Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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