John Demille Firecracker 8K
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59th Annual John Demille Firecracker 8K Road Race
The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Bethel, CT (06801) at 1 School Street, Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center. The race distance is 8K.
Details
Registration opens May 1, 2026. Online registration closes at midnight on July 3. The listed entry fee is $30 through June 20; the price increases to $40 beginning June 21. A separate processing fee is noted for online entries.
Registrants who register by June 6 are guaranteed a tech shirt and race packet; sizes are first come, first serve and race day pick up is available. Chip timing with split times will be provided by Fast Track Timing LLC, with finish times posted at the end of the race. Prize money is offered for overall finishers: $200 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third, for both male and female. Age-group prizes are also awarded in the following categories, excluding the top three overall: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. A water station and refreshments will be available to participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.