The Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile is presented by Experience Butler County for the Celebration 250 Festivities. This race is an annual event on July 4th at the Zelienople Community Park. This fun 5K and 1 Mile kicks off the 4th of July Community Days in Zelienople, PA. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Zelienople Community Park.
Thank you to Experience Butler County and Kampas Orthodontics our Presenting Sponsors!
The 5K is on the streets of Zelienople, with one big climb up Cemetery Hill. The 1 mile is flat and fast around town.
The 1 mile starts at 8:00 AM
The 5K starts at approximately 8:15 or 8:20 when the 1 mile is complete.
Awards for both races follow the 5K.
Packet pick-up and race-day registration open at 7:00 AM.
Park in the lot's near the park. Do not park on the roads near the park.
We look forward to hosting you on July 4th.
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — Family of 3 Registration enter all 3 names each
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — Family of 4 Registration enter all 4 names each
Type — Running
08:00
$22.50
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — Run both the 1 mile and the 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Zelienople.
Learn more about the host city, Zelienople.
Zelienople is a city in the North Pittsburgh Region, Pennsylvania.
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