GCR Firecracker 5K

The 2025 GCR Firecracker 5K is a festive running event held in Naples, Florida, on July 4th. Participants can run, walk, or run/walk a double loop course through scenic Lake Park. The race starts near the water treatment plant on 10th Street North and includes a kids' half-mile race.

Runners receive a T-shirt at packet pickup and a finisher medal. Age group awards are given five deep. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the race at Fleischmann Park.

Proceeds support the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund, making it a community-focused celebration of fitness and patriotism. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.