Wall's Firecracker Race Returns On July 4.

WALL, NJ – After last year’s race being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, registration is now open for Wall Township’s annual Firecracker race on July 4.

Now in its 34th year, the race will see some changes this year, most notably that instead of being a five-mile race through the streets of Wall, it is a 5K race at the municipal complex or a virtual 5K.

Registration is now open online for the race, which will go off at 8:35 a.m. The pre-registration fee is $30 until July 1 and $35 after July 1st, with race day registration beginning at 7:15 a.m. on July 4.

Awards will be given out to the top three overall male and female runners, the first-place male and female runners from Wall Township, and the top three male and female runners in the following age groups 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 and over.