28th Annual Firecracker 5k 2026 — Mc Leansboro, IL

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Mc Leansboro, IL
Venue
450 E Hull St
Start Time
12:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $30.00
Events
5k Run, 5k Walk, 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN, T-Shirt Only, Virtual 5k
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for the 28th Annual Firecracker 5K runs $15 to $30. Held on July 4th in McLeansborro, Illinois, the event takes place at 450 E Hull Street and starts at midnight. Participants can choose between a 1-mile or 5-mile running or walking option, making it accessible for various fitness levels. This race combines Independence Day festivities with early-morning athletic competition, offering athletes a unique way to spend the holiday.

From the Race Organizer
28th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 5K RUN / WALK & ½ MILE KID'S FUN RUN 8:00 A.M. SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 2026 (RAIN OR SHINE) PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE HAMILTON COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM https://www.hamcocc.com/firecracker-5k TIME: 8:00 A.M. – 5K RUN 8:01 A.M. – 5K WALK 9:15 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN PACKET PICK UP: 7:00 A.M. TILL 7:45 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 2026 at Race Site REGISTRATION: (fee includes T-Shirt*) $25 – 5K POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 20th $30 – 5K POSTMARKED AFTER JUNE 20th or DAY OF THE RACE. $15 – KID’S FUN RUN – REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 8:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE Pre-registered River to River Runner’s Club Members Receive a $5.00 discount (Must register on Runsignup.com or by mail to receive a discount). LOCATION: (BEHIND HAMILTON COUNTY EAST SIDE SCHOOL) EAST HULL STREET, RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA. COURSE: VERY FLAT (EXCEPT FOR 2 MODERATELY HARD HILLS), FAST, ALL ASPHALT COURSE. AWARDS: AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE RUNNERS, MALE AND FEMALE, IN EACH AGE GROUP: 9 & UNDER 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65 & OVER OVERALL AWARDS TO THE TOP TWO MALES AND FEMALES: $50 PRIZE FOR RECORD-BREAKERS IN THE 5K RUN/WALK (MEN / WOMEN) THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE) & 1ST PLACE IN TEN-YEAR AGE GROUPS KID’S ½ MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER): EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHER’S AWARD WALK RECORDS Tom Champion - 31:01.1 (2021) Shirley Fearheiley - 31:58 (2015) RUN RECORDS Kate Bushue - 17:51.0 (2021) Dylon Nalley - 15:09.23 (2024)

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When is 28th Annual Firecracker 5k 2026 — Mc Leansboro, IL?

28th Annual Firecracker 5k 2026 — Mc Leansboro, IL takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Mc Leansboro, Illinois.

Where is 28th Annual Firecracker 5k 2026 — Mc Leansboro, IL held?

28th Annual Firecracker 5k 2026 — Mc Leansboro, IL is held at 450 E Hull St in Mc Leansboro, Illinois.

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