About This Race

The Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5K is Staunton's largest and most competitive 5K, held July 4th on a gently rolling course through Gypsy Hill Park before the city's Happy Birthday America parade. All participants receive a commemorative race shirt while supplies last, and top finishers earn overall and age-group awards. This year's overall male and female winners win a pair of Hoka running shoes. All proceeds benefit the Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope Program supporting local families.

Course & Race Day Details

Rolling hills
Elevation
Rolling Course
T-Shirt
Race Swag
Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k: T-Shirt

Awards

Awards to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and to the top winner in each age group; overall male and female winners win a pair of Hoka running shoes.

Charity Beneficiary

Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope Program

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup at Sole Focus Running, 210 N Central Ave, Friday July 3 NOON-6pm; race day pickup 6:30-7:15am at Gypsy Hill Park.

Help Build Staunton's RaceMob Community

Your contributions help thousands of runners. Add what you know!

⭐

Write First Review

Share your experience

💡

Add Runner Tips

Course strategy & advice

💰

Share Discounts

Help runners save money

👥

Create a Team

Coordinate your crew

Coming Soon

Be the First! No content yet for this race.

Add photos, reviews, or tips to help other runners.

Race Photos

No Photos Yet

Be the first to share photos from this race!

Choose Your Distance

Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k 5K
Course Notes: The course consists of 2.3 loops around Gypsy Hill Park's Constitution Drive, starting near the golf course entrance and ending near the Kiwanis concession stand. This is a closed course. Day of Packet Pick-Up: The packet pick up tent can be found near the Kiwanis ball field concession stand, between the little league ball fields closer to the park's west entrance. Parking: Parking can be found along Springhill Road, Churchville Avenue and surrounding neighborhood streets around Gypsy Hill Park. Parking will not be permitted inside Gypsy Hill Park boundaries.
$30.00
Increases Jun 30
Register