The Broomall Rotary has been performing community service work since 1961. The race proceeds fund the Broomall Rotary’s local charitable service projects.
The Broomall Rotary’s Firecracker 5K will precede the Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade. The parade and race day is Thursday, July 4, 2024*. Race may be switched to a Virtual Race at the club’s sole discretion for any reason
Course: The 5K race course is along the parade route in front of the parade spectators. Starts on West Chester Pike at Malin Road, proceeds west along West Chester Pike past Bryn Mawr Avenue in Newtown Sq., U-turn back to the starting point. Water at 1 mile & 2 miles.
- Chip Timing
- Cold towels on course
- Plenty of toilets
- Great prizes
Registration Options:
- Adult ($25; $30 after June 21)
- Family (5 runner max) ($55; $70 after June 21)
- Youth (17&Under;) ($20; $25 after June 21)
T-Shirts: For all Early-Bird registrants (before June 21); 3 max for family registrations; while supply lasts for all others.
Our cause: The Broomall Rotary has been performing community and international service work since 1961. The race proceeds fund Broomall Rotary’s local charitable service projects.
PRIZES Ceremony at 10:30AM
Categories:
- Top 3 M&F – Overall
- Top 3 by age group
- 14 & Under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
- Top Team (see Fireracker5kRun.com for info on Team Competition)
Packet Pick up dates will be Tuesday, July 2, 6PM – 8PM and Wednesday, July 3, 4PM-6PM at The Running Place in Newtown Square, and 8AM – 9AM the day of the race at the race tent at the Broomall Fire Company driveway apron
Parking: There is no parking near the registration, due to the new Fire House. Please click on our location map for a parking map with updated parking locations, which include the streets near Malin and RT3 intersection, the St. Luke Greek Church on Malin Road, or the Delaware County Intermediate Unit on Malin Road. Also, the Registration Table will be located at the race tent at Broomall Fire Company driveway apron near the intersection of Malin Rd and RT 3 (West Chester Pike). Parking locations are indicated with blue lines and boxes.
* Rain Date: This will be updated as soon as we know.