Sun, Jul 4, 2027

Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston

Mount Pleasant, SC

Registration open13th annual

4 Miles1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Nov 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston

The course runs through Laurel Hill County Park on shaded trails. That canopy matters on a race held in the thick of summer heat, and the organizers are upfront about it: come hydrated, and bring extra water beyond what is on course. The terrain is trail, not pavement, so expect roots and uneven ground underfoot.

Packet pickup happens race morning at the park. The organizers specify a single entrance off the highway; check the race listing for the exact road. After the main race, there is a kids race, then music, hotdogs, and cold drinks. Proceeds support youth track and cross country programs in the state.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4 Miles · 2026 results

274finishers

22:22winner

39:34median

1:16:08cutoff

Top 3: Noah Klugman (22:22) · Peyton Johnson (22:36) · Jake Crotser (22:38)

The Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston is in its 13th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

4 Miles7/4/2027 08:30$20

1 Mile7/4/2027 10:00Free

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Common Questions About the Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston

Will I finish last at the Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 39:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:16:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston a good first 4 Miles?

A field of 274 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Firecracker 4 Mile / 13th Annual / Charleston?

The 4 Miles winner ran 22:22 while the median finisher took 39:34. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.