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Brentwood Firecracker 5K

Brentwood, Pennsylvania, United States

calendar_today 04 Jul, 2026

directions_run Running

About the Event

One of the largest, longest running, and most popular 5k races in the Tri-State area,.

The Brentwood Firecracker 5K is Pittsburgh's most beloved July 4th tradition — a 3.1-mile race through the heart of Brentwood welcoming runners, joggers, and walkers of ALL ages and abilities!

Race day starts at 9:00 AM near Brentwood Towne Square, with thousands lining the course to cheer on every single finisher
The Brentwood 4th of July Parade kicks off immediately after the race, making for an unforgettable Independence Day morning
Awards for top finishers, masters (40+), and all age groups — plus every registrant receives a race T-shirt
Proceeds benefit local organizations including the fire department, library, and food pantry

Races Offered

5K Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

sell

$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Brentwood.

thermostat Temperature

19.1° / 29.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.3° / 30.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:03

nightlight Sunset

20:46

About Brentwood

Learn more about the host city, Brentwood.

Brentwood is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,082 at the 2020 census. It is a residential suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.