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2011 Firecracker 5K

Come out to celebrate the 4th of July with Potomac River Running! The Firecracker 5k will start and finish at Reston Town Center. The course is a fast loop around the Town Center area on the local roads.

Join us, bring the family and begin the July 4 celebration with a run!

Commemorative, technical race t-shirts to all pre-registered runners, and food and awards after the completion of the race.

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There will be cash awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers ($300, $200, $100) as well as for the top master runners ($100) and awards for the top 3 in each age group. 14 & 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, and 75 & over.

The race will be electronically timed using the ipico tag system. Full results will be posted following the race.

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Join us and bring your family for a great event! Reston Town Center 11911 Democracy Drive Reston, VA 20190 Race start time is 8 a.m.

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