Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida (RMHC) to hold the annual Firecracker 5k, presented by Hill-Kelly Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, on Saturday, July 1st. The race will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Seville Quarter in downtown Pensacola and offers participants the option to run or walk the 5k course. The Firecracker 5k is a family-friendly race offering a FREE Kids Fun Run presented by WEAR Cares.
Early registration is available online at www.rmhc-nwfl.org for $30 through midnight on Friday, June 9th. On Saturday, June 10th registration will increase to $35. Late registration will be available during packet pick-up for $40 on Friday, June 30th from 4-7 p.m. at Seville Quarter (inside Apple Annie’s). All participants will receive their t-shirt and race bib during packet pick-up. Packet pick-up will also be held on Saturday, July 1st (race morning) from 6-6:45 a.m. inside Seville Quarter. Group pricing is available for groups with 10 or more; please contact Kathryn at 850.477.2273 or kathryn@rmhc-nwfl.org. For those looking to support RMHC from afar, a virtual race option is available! Virtual runners will receive a t-shirt and finisher’s medal in the mail, along with a virtual race bib.
Wear your red, white, and blue and kick off the Fourth of July weekend by running for the House! All participants will receive a t-shirt and a finisher’s medal, with additional prizes awarded to the top finishers in their age group. Enjoy the post-race party including free drinks for those 21 and up, music, and an awards ceremony inside Seville Quarter.
Come enjoy scenic views of the water and downtown Pensacola and help keep families close every step of the way! For up-to-date information on Firecracker 5k, follow our event page on Facebook at Firecracker 5k. For more information contact Kathryn at 850.477.2273 or kathryn@rmhc-nwfl.org.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northwest Florida
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida is to love and support families of children with medical needs by giving them a place to call home. Since opening its doors in 1984, the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida has been a lifeline of hope for families. Locally owned and operated, the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida is able to continue its mission with the assistance of faithful volunteers and through the generosity of the community. For more information, visit www.rmhc-nwfl.org or find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RMHCNorthwestFL).
