Norman Fourth Fest Firecracker 5K & Fun Run: America’s 250th Birthday Run 2026 — Norman, OK

Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday with us at Legacy Park for our 7th annual Firecracker 5K & Fun Run — now bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever and a part of Norman's annual Fourth Fest! This year’s run brings a special twist as we honor 250 years of the USA with patriotic fun, and a course full of red‑white‑and‑blue energy. 🎂🧨 Whether you’re chasing a PR on this fast & flat course, jogging with family and friends, or kicking off your holiday morning with something active and spirited, this is the perfect way to start July 4th. This race will have youth and adult age group awards & you will be running with an elite runner! ✨Our charity partner for this race is our good friends at Meals on Wheels Norman. https://www.mealsonwheelsnorman.com/ 💦We are partnering with Nano Hydration - an Oklahoma based company - to carry out a hydration study at the Norman Fourth Fest Firecracker 5K. Come out to the race and you will be provided with a bottled hydration beverage after the event along with two hydration packets in exchange for completing some very short surveys. Opt in to be a part of this groundbreaking hydration research here -> Hydration Research Participation ⭐Registration for this star-spangled birthday party 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk includes: 🧨Custom race bib with timing tag (tag for 5k participants) 👏 🧨This year’s “medal” is next‑level: a commemorative 16oz metal color‑changing finisher cup celebrating the race and the 250th birthday. One‑time. Limited. Awesome. 🧨Custom Firecracker 5K drawstring bag with the summer goodies you know we love to give our runners & walkers for July 4th - 100% beeswax lip balm, pocket sunscreen, and large cool wipes 🧨Norman Firecracker 5K water bottle sticker — part of the 2026 Norman Race Series collection 🧨Texas Roadhouse appetizer card - while supplies last 🧨The Local drink card - while supplies last 🧨Patriotic temporary tattoos 🧨Your finish called out by Oklahoma’s own legendary announcer Mark Bravo! 🧨Nano Hydration+ Samples 🧨Finish line party = fun DJ (Nexus Productions) + great vibes. Don’t miss it! 🎶 🧨FREE Okie Pics race photos! If you've run with us before, you already know - his pics are the BEST 📷💖 🧨Add a blue cotton blend custom race T‑shirt to your registration - available only while sizes and quantities last. Watch the patriotic message appear as you sweat! - THESE ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT! 🎫We will have our end of race giveaway drawings again this year!! Giveaways include: 🎁Box of Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes 🎁Family Fun Pass from Main Event 🎁$100 Gift Certificate from Chicken N' Pickle 🎁Bags of roasted coffee from The Winston 🎁$100 Gift Certificate from The Local 🎁Gift packs from Texas Roadhouse 🎁Gift Certificates from The Winston The fitness pros at Pure Barre Norman will be out connecting with participants by sharing more about Pure Barre, offering giveaways, and cheering runners and walkers on during the event. Packet pickup: ⭐Pre-race Packet pickup just got tastier - join us for a free USA‑250 hot dog cookout on July 3rd from 11:00 to 7:00pm 🌭 Details are on the flyer at the bottom of this page and will also be sent out to registered participants a few days before the event - it’s also posted on our Facebook page. ✔️Race‑day pickup will also be available on site starting one hour before the race, but we strongly encourage everyone to grab packets early prior to race day, to skip race day lines and head to the start line on time. ⭐Race Day Registration will close 15 minutes prior to the race start at all races, and payment by credit/debit card only will be accepted for your online onsite registration. Norman Parks & Rec Run Series races are: 🍀Shamrock Gold Quest 5k/1 Mile Fun Run/1 Mile Beer Run- March 14th afternoon race at Ruby Grant Park 🖇️The Office Olympics 5K & Dunder Dash - May 9th afternoon race at Legacy Park 🧨Norman Fourth Fest Firecracker 5K: America’s 250 Birthday Run - July 4th Morning race at Legacy Park 🧟‍♂️Run For Your Life 5k & Trick or Treat Trot 1 Mile - October 24th evening family fun at Ruby Grant Park 🎄Ugly Sweater Green & Grinchy 5k - December 12th, a fun afternoon race at Legacy Park. Help us countdown to turning on the lights after the race!