Our Cause
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 Wednesday, July 4, 2012.
The Prizes
To Be Announced
Previous Race Results
The Broomall Rotary Club would like to sincerely thank everyone involved with the 2011 Firecracker 5K, especially our sponsors and all the runners. Your efforts will help our Rotary Club make a difference in the lives of many people in our community and world. Thank you for making our run a success.
2012 Race Information
| DATE | Wednesday, July 4, 2012 (Rain Date* - Saturday, July 7, 2012) | |
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| TIME | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:25 AM | 5K Starts | |
| 10:30 AM | Prizes | |
| COURSE | Starts on W. Chester Pike at Malin Road near the Broomall Fire Station. Proceed west up W. Chester Pike just beyond Bryn Mawr Avenue in Newtown Square. U-turn back to the starting point and lead the Parade back to the Broomall Fire House. Water at 1 mile & 2 miles. All runners must reach the turn-around point by 10:00 AM. Click here for course map. | |
| T-SHIRT | For all Early-Bird registrants, while supply lasts for all others. | |
| – Commemorative Cup for First 300 Registrants – Chip Timing |
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| REGISTRATION | Online: | Click here to register online |
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| Paper: | – Through July 2nd at The Running Place – Mail received by June 24, 2012 Click here for registration form (coming soon) |
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| PACKET PICKUP | Saturday June 30, 10AM - 6PM at the Running Place in the Newtown Square Shopping Center | |
| REGISTRATION FEES | Type | Early Bird by June 21 | After June 21 |
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| 17 & Under | $15 | $20 | |
| Adults | $20 | $25 | |
| Family (3 shirt max) | $50 | $65 |
| PRIZES | Ceremony at 10:30AM; Categories: Top 3 M&F - Overall; and by age group - 14 & Under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+ |
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*Rain Date for parade and race/walk is Saturday, July 7, 2012. Check www.Firecracker5KRun.com on July 4, 2012.
2012 Sponsors
To Be Announced