July 4th Kicks Off with Firecracker 5K for the Troops
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Racers cross the finish line at the Firecracker 5K.
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A Leidos-branded jersey at the Firecracker 5K
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Long before the day’s first fireworks, we kicked off July 4th 2022 with PR Races’ Firecracker 5K for the Troops presented by Leidos!
The Firecracker 5K is an annual race held in Reston Town Center by district staple Potomac River Running, a “family-owned, locally based running and walking specialty store with 9 locations in the Northern Virginia region.” The 5k is part of their year-round PR Race Series which features 20+ races throughout the DMV for a variety of charity causes and beneficiaries.
Check out our photo album, and get your official race pics, results, and more at prraces.com/firecracker/
Find a Potomac River Running store near you for the best names in running gear and an incredible community of local exercise enthusiasts to lead you through any stage of your running journey.
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