Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research
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About the Race
Welcome to the 42nd Anniversary of the Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research Run & Healthwalk. This year we celebrate the 250th Birthday of America, so the first 250 people to register will be able to register for $17.76!!!!! After the first 250 people register the price goes to $25.00 5k Registration: $25 through April 30th $30 May 1st through June 5th $35 June 6th thru July 3rd Race day $40.00 **Want to save $5.00 on your registration? Select "I do not need another race shirt&#...
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How hard is the Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research 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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