Virtual Firecracker 5K

Virtual Firecracker 5K Race Description

Runners/Walkers 

While we cant all run together, you can still run for America, and support a great cause at the same time!! Participants are asked complete a 5K before the July 4th deadline. Run or walk at your own pace, and as long as you complete 3.1 miles, you did it! Each participant is asked to  track their times via an app, watch, or other standard timing mechanism and log it onto the race entry site. After July 4th each participant will receive an email that has information on how to get your t-shirt and a medal if you finish in the top 3 of one of the age categories. A portion of the proceeds from this race will go to support Western Dupage Special Recreation Association whose goal is to connect individuals with special needs to social, and inclusive recreation opportunities

Participants are able to run anywhere they like as long as the complete a 5K. 

5 Kilometres= 3.10 Miles

Participants Age Groups:

15 and under

16- 40

41-60

61+

 

What do I get for my fee?

1. A t-shirt that will be available for pickup following completion of the race. You will receive an email when your shirt is ready for pickup.

2. A portion of your registration fee will be donated to Western DuPage Special Recreation Association

3. the top 3 finishers in each age group will receive a medal

 

All participants will be able to pickup their t-shirts/ medal once the Warrenville Park District is able to reopen. All participants will be contacted via email once shirts are available. 

 

 

No refunds will be given for this event.


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  • Virtual Firecracker 5K Where & When
  • Location: 3S260 Warren Ave., Warrenville, IL 60555
  • Categories:
    • 5K Runner/Walker Virtual


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5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
Great experience.

This race was very well organized and a great way to start the holiday. The course was beautiful.

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5.0/5
Course: 2.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-06-17 14:23:12
My first race

This was my first time ever participating in a race. I ran while in my second trimester of pregnancy and while having a disability called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, bones, blood vessels, and many other organs and tissues. I’m happy to have completed this race!

verified participant race review Brittany S. has attended 1 times
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2018 Race Review
Review On: 2018-07-04 10:37:46
A Pleasant Surprise!

Course was nice & had quite a bit of shade. Was organized well. An earlier start like 7 or 7:15am in the future would be nice to beat the heat. Looking forward to next year!

verified participant race review Dean S. has attended 1 times

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