Firecracker 5k (with a Party Afterwards!!) Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun! Date: July 4th Time: Packet pickup will be July 3rd at Brazos Running Co and July 4th from 7-7:50am. Race will start at 8:00am Location: Century Square shopping center on the green Route: A Map will be posted. It is a fairly flat course on sidewalk. Price: $25 through Monday (May 19) then $30 - This will include your shirt or Richardson 112 hat (Shirt/hat cutoff is 6/26) and chip timing. The After Party: The party will include 4th of July staples such as watermelon and beer. To maintain a great and fun atmosphere for this great holiday, runners are encouraged to dress in American-themed costumes and attire. We have addressed the watermelon issues we had last year.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to College Station, TX.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
