Derby Firecracker

Come join us for the 45th annual Derby Firecracker Race on the 4th of July! Pick between a certified 4 mile course or a fast certified 1 mile course. Enjoy a looped course that begins and ends in Derby's High Park. A cash reward to our fastest male and female runners in each race of $50.00 will be awarded as well as age group awards! What's New? Shirts this year will be tri-blend shirts! Shirts will be guaranteed for the first 400 registrants. So be sure to sign up early! Finisher medals will be given to all runners! One finisher medal for those that run both races. If you or somebody you know would like to volunteer, let the race director know. The races are chip-timed by the experienced crew of Timer Guys! Results can be found at Timer Guys, https://timerguys.com/results/ Race photos can be found on the Derby Running Club Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/DerbyRunningClub/ Kids age 1-12 pricing is $20.00 before May 26th, $25.00 until July 3rd, and $30.00 race day. A $5.00 Price increase for all other registrants will be on May 26th, again on June 15th, and lastly on race day. 4 Mile Race The Four Mile Race will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. It is open to all ages and abilities, including runners and walkers. Veterans will be recognized before the start of the 4 Mile Race. This course starts at the North end of High Park and exits the South end before turning West on the Madison Ave sidewalk. The runner then turns North into the Derby High School campus to then cut across the high school parking lot to Rock Road. Continuing on the Rock Road sidewalk, turn back East on James St, pass the aid station at the 2.5 mile mark, and reenter the park at the North entrance roundabout. The final stretch will make a loop within the park to the finish line. 1 Mile Race The One Mile Race will follow the Four Mile Race at approximately 8:30 a.m. It is open to all ages and abilities, including runners and walkers. The 1 mile starts and ends within High Park after making