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2026 Firecracker Fast 5K

Little Rock, Arkansas · Saturday, July 4, 2026

The 2026 Firecracker Fast 5K is a 5k, running, and virtual event held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It is located at 6109 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Date
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location
6109 Kavanaugh Boulevard
Little Rock, Arkansas
72207
United States
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Come join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!”

The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 50 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by the Little Rock Zoo and finish around the outside of War Memorial Stadium.

  • Firecracker trophies will be handed to the first 50 men and first 50 women finishers

  • Overall male/female and age divison awards

  • Medals for all kids 12 years old and under who complete the race

  • Commemorative race shirts guaranteed for pre-registered participants

*The full list and breakdown of awards are listed below

This is a point to point race starting at 6150 Kavanaugh Blvd. and finishing on the East side of War Memorial Stadium.

There are no shuttles to take you to the starting line before the race

There are shuttles to take you back to the starting line after the race

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