Annual Newfound Firecracker 5K fundraiser set for July 4

BRISTOL — Area runners, walkers, and families are invited to the 9th annual Newfound Firecracker 5K on Monday, July 4. The event, held at Kelley Park, North Main Street (the start and finish line is near the Newfound Memorial Middle School parking lot), is a non-timed event hosted by the Newfound High School Track & Field program.

The first 60 to register receive a free race t-shirt. Check-in/same-day registration starts at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine.

The Newfound Firecracker 5K is a fun event to raise money to support the track and field program and fund the Peter Corneliusen Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship, which commemorates the former Newfound teacher and co-founder of the school’s track and field program, is awarded annually to a 4-year track and field Newfound athlete to assist with their continuing education costs. Last year’s recipient was Autumn Braley.

Registration and race details are available at www.NewfoundFirecracker5k.org. Registration can be made online or by downloading the mail-in form and returning it to the Firecracker 5K, 5 Park Street, Bristol, NH 03222.

Event sponsorships are available, and prizes are needed for the day of raffle. For more information, contact Kendra LaPlume at newfoundfitnessnh@gmail.com or call 603-387-1681.