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59th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race

Bethel, Connecticut
Saturday, July 4, 2026
8K

Organizer's Description

Time: 8:00am Start Time

PRICE INCREASE begins Saturday, June 21st and is $40.00

ONLINE registration ENDS at midnight July 3rd.

Location: 1 School St. - Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center - Bethel, CT

Amenities: Tech Shirt and Race Packets guaranteed to people registered by JUNE 6th. (Race Day Pick Up Only!)  First come first serve on sizes.

Prizes: $200.00 first overall male and female / $100.00 second overall male and female / $50.00 for third overall male and female

Prizes in each age category: (excludes top 1st, 2nd & 3rd) 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+

Chip timing and splits times with finish time posted at the end of the race by Fast Track Timing LLC.  

Water Station and refreshments will be available to all participants.

Race Events

8K

Distance: 8K
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Race Information

59th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race logo

Date

Saturday, July 4, 2026

End Date

July 4, 2026

Location

Bethel, Connecticut

1 School Street

06801

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