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 is a 5 kilometer running event that will precede the Marple-Newtown 4th of July Parade. The parade and race day is Friday, July 4, 2025. For all event details please visit: https://www.firecracker5krun.com/ Packet Pickup: Saturday, June 29, 11AM - 2PM and Thursday, July 3, 5:30PM-7:30PM at the Running Place in Newtown Square, and 8AM - 9AM the day of the race at the race tent at Broomall Fire Company driveway apron. Prizes: Top 3 M&F - Overall; Top 3 M&F - by age group- 14 & Under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+ Top Team
5K Run/Walk: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | $25.00 | Mar 5 | Jun 21 |
| $30.00 | Jun 22 | Jul 4 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 305 | 27:49 | 18:13 |
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