YMCA Firecracker 5K

Friday, July 3, 2026
5:30 PM Race Start
Join us to Kick-off your 4th of July Weekend! 
The 5K Run/Walk takes place on the scenic York County Heritage Rail Trail using a flat, out‑and‑back course. Participants will travel along the wide, well‑maintained rail‑trail surface to a clearly marked turnaround before heading back to the finish. With gentle grades and packed stone footing, the course is ideal for runners and walkers of all levels. Starting at the Seven Valleys trail access area heading south towards Hanover Junction and back. 
REGISTRATION
Registration opens April 30, 2026 and closes race day at 4:30 PM
Register early! Race Fee increases June 15, 2026.
AGE DIVISIONSMale and Female (8-10) (11-14) (15-19) (19-24) (25-29) (30-34) (35-39) (40-44) ( 45-49) (50-54) (55-59) (60 -64 ) (65-69) (70 & over)
AWARDSOverall Male and Female Winner plus Male and Female Age Division 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Runners registered by June 26, 2026  are guaranteed a race shirt.Awards ceremony will follow the event at 7:00 PM.
RACE TIMINGGun start (no starting mat): all runners begin with the same start timeFinish time: when the runner crosses the finish matChip timed by Black Cat Timing
STROLLERS are permitted, but requested to stay to the right on the course for runners to pass safely.
RACE DAY PARKINGParking is available at the Seven Valleys Parking Lot (Church St, Seven Valleys) and Seven Valleys Community Fire Company (35 Main St, Seven Valleys, PA 17360)
 RACE CANCELLATIONIf you cannot attend the race, please contact the Race Director.  We will make arrangements for you to pick up your bib and race shirt. Unfortunately, we do not provide refunds or bib transfers.
 SOCIAL MEDIAPlease share your excitement for the race on social media and tag us @ROSESYMCACo.  Join our Facebook Race Group to share photos, comments and questions.  YorkYRaces.  Use the following hashtags and we will repost your photos!  #YMCAROSES #YFirecracker
 PACKET PICKUPThursday, July 2, 2026, 3:00-7:00 PM
Little Creek Golf Course (Pavilion), 1657 PA-116, Spring Grove, PA 17362
Friday, July, 3, 2026 4:00-5:00 PMRace day packet pickup is at the pavilion Seven Valleys rail trail access parking area