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Congratulations to Angie Rafter for winning the female division with a time of 22:28 at this year's race! That equates to an impressive 5:37 pace! #firecracker4 #4therunofit #saratogasprings

Two weeks ago today, we welcomed back-to-back winner Shea Weilbaker to the finish line with a winning time of 19:11 (which is three seconds better than his winning time in 2021)! #firecracker4 #july4 #saratogasprings

One week ago. Flag: GroundZeroFlag National Anthem Performers: Will Severin (vocals) & Jeff Halstead (keyboard) Goosebumps. 🇺🇸 #firecracker4 📷 - Photos by Amy Sornberger "Amy's Here Photography"

Is it just us, or does this map showing 14 band locations on the course (with another 4 near the start line) just make you stare? NEW this year! Check out our interactive map (and register there, too!) viewer.mapme.com/firecracker… #july4 #firecracker4 #saratogasprings #4therunofit

We are pleased to announce another post-race gathering spot! Join us at Putnam Place, who will be teaming up with Espernto, to host bar specials and OBoy offerings. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. Join us for the action ---> firecracker4.com #4therunofit #saratogasprings #july4

We are excited to have 9-Miles East as a post-race celebration venue! Volunteers and runners are welcome to stop by and enjoy $2 off a beer and pizza combo! We are just one week away! Register 👉 firecracker4.com #firecracker4 #4therunofit #july4

A reminder that a new prize category this year is the #4TheRunOfIt Challenge! 20 random runners will win $50! Names will be called as they cross the finish line and directed to the Raven Events tent to claim your prize! firecracker4.com #firecracker4 #saratogasprings

Your ankle perhaps takes the most strain throughout the course of a day. In our next video, Alison Synakowski, from Suarez Sports & Orthopedic PT, takes us through ankle exercises to help improve mobility. firecracker4.com loom.ly/kqROjNo #firecracker4

We are less than THREE weeks away from the big race! We want to give a big shoutout to our current Run Your Colors teams! #4therunofit #july4 #saratogasprings #firecracker4

The dreaded groin strain! One of the most brutal injuries to work through for any athlete. Alison Synakowski, from @SuarezSOPT, will take you through some exercises to help you prepare for the big race! loom.ly/oY0NJuU #4therunofit #firecracker4 #saratogasprings

See you there! #firecracker4

A reminder that if you register by tomorrow, you will have the opportunity to customize your bib! Be sure to find the section in registration during the process! Customize yours now! firecracker4.com #4therunofit #firecracker4 #july4 #saratogasprings

Here are the medals that our category winners will receive this year! We are proud to say that we have expanded overall prize money by over 200% this year! ***Please note that not all runners will receive medals*** #4therunofit #firecracker4 #saratogasprings

Here are the official 2022 race shirts! Be sure to sign up to reserve yours today! Thanks to @FleetFeetAlbany, @FleetFeetMalta, & Screen Designs, Inc. for the design and production! firecracker4.com #4therunofit #firecracker4 #saratogasprings

In our next video, Alison Synakowski, from @SuarezSOPT, shows you a few things you can do to help ensure knee pain is minimized and performance is maximized. loom.ly/XuFvUhI firecracker4.com CC: @FleetFeetAlbany & @FleetFeetMalta loom.ly/XuFvUhI

We look forward to the Kid’s Sparkler Fun Run with the Dake Foundation for Children! All kids will receive this medal as part of their participation. We hope to see all the youngsters there! #firecracker4 #4therunofit #july4

Lead-up video 2 is now available! Thank you to Alison Synakowski from @SuarezSOPT for partnering with us and @FleetFeetAlbany & @FleetFeetMalta to help produce these informational videos! loom.ly/dnUpNWQ #firecracker4 #saratogasprings

‼️Raffle Alert‼️ Those registered for the race by Wednesday, June 1st, will be entered to win a wine tasting, thanks to our friends at @FleetFeetAlbany / @FleetFeetMalta and @TogaThirstyOwl! Register: firecracker4.com #july4 #firecracker4 #4therunofit #saratogasprings

Lead-up video #1 is available! Thank you to Alison Synakowski from @SuarezSOPT for partnering with us and @FleetFeetAlbany / @FleetFeetMalta to help produce videos that will help our runners train for the big day! loom.ly/vWSxYe0 #firecracker4 #saratogasprings

We are in the midst of finalizing our June lead-up training series! We are finalizing the schedule, so be sure to keep an eye out for the finalized schedule in the coming days. Register for the race: firecracker4.com #firecracker4 #july4 #4therunofit #running