Cranford 'Firecracker' July 4 Race Drawing Many Registrations

CRANFORD, NJ — "We're seeing really strong registrations," said one of the organizers of Cranford's annual Firecracker four-mile race this week. "Seems like people are excited to have it return in person."

But there will also be a virtual option for this year's annual July 4 run.

So are you among those folks who can't wait to get out and run on Independence Day? Here are the details:

The Cranford Jaycees’ annual Firecracker Four Miler and Fun Run will once again be held July 4 at Nomahegan Park, after going virtual last year. This will be the 42nd year.

The virtual participation option is available again this year for participants who will be away for the holiday. Shirts are guaranteed to all registrants who sign up before June 27th, and commemorative pint glasses are for all adult participants who sign up by June 10.

“We’re excited to have the Firecracker back as part of Cranford’s Fourth of July tradition,” said David Farrell of the Cranford Jaycees, who co-chairs the event with Roger Imhof.

The course takes place on a flat, USATF-certified scenic course on tree-lined streets and bike trails. Mile splits, water stops, and chip timing are provided. Technical race shirts and souvenir race pint glasses are included with registration.

The logo for this year’s race was designed by Cranford High School senior Delaney Bertrand under the tutelage of CHS teacher Patrick Gorman.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Cranford Jaycees scholarship program. Earlier this week, the Jaycees awarded a total of $30,000 in scholarships to twenty graduating high school seniors in Cranford. Brighton Air Corp. returns as the race’s title sponsor for the third consecutive year.

Registration is now live at www.raceforum.com/fire-4 and will be available up until race day.

Questions can be emailed to roadrace@cranfordjaycees.org.

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