29th Annual Firecracker 5k - 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN
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Distance
0.5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
29th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 5K RUN / WALK & ½ MILE KID'S FUN RUN 8:00 A.M. SATURDAY, JULY 3rd, 2027 (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 3rd, 2027 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 - 69 70 & 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)
Typical conditions
For events around July 2027 in Mc Leansboro, IL, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Mc Leansboro, IL, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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- Jul 3, 2027 · 2:10 PM (this one)




