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Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Location:
210 E. Eldorado Pkwy
Little Elm, Texas
75068
United States
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πŸŽ† Ready to Start Your 4th with a Bang? πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’¨

Forget the snooze buttonβ€”this Independence Day, we’re trading the pillow for the pavement! Kick off your holiday with high energy, heavy breathing, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue at the Firecracker 5K.

Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter looking for a personal best or a casual jogger just here for the post-race hot dogs, we want YOU on the starting line.

πŸ•’ The Details:

When: July 4th, 2026

Where: Lakefront Trail, Little Elm, TX

Attire: The more patriotic, the better. Think sequins, stripes, and stars!

πŸ† Why Run?

Towers Tap House will host the party! Brunch Pass Included - All American hot dog and beer or mimosa for those over 21 years of age (must be 21 bring I.D.)

Earn your beer and hot dog! Burn those calories before the first burger even hits the grill.

The Swag: Exclusive Firecracker finisher medals and tees for all participants.

Bragging Rights: Be the person who accomplished something epic before noon.

Canine Costume Contest

Winners will be announced before the start of the race. Dress up your pup and come on for a walk! The best dressed up pups will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! (Fun prizes for winners)

Virtual Race

No packet pickup for virtual participant. Virtual runners will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal via mail during the week after the race.

Course Notes

The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged. To enjoy all that participating in a race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, race management encourages a headphone-free environment during the event.

Safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the 5K. Strollers are allowed to be safely integrated into the event.

Pets are welcome in the 1M fun event.

The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 and no minimum age for the 1 mile.

Race Day Management reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.

Timing

The 5K is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. We will be using disposable timing tags for this event that you will receive with your bib at packet pickup.

The 1M fun run will not be timed.

Please wear your bib visibly on the FRONT for timing purposes and your FINISHER PHOTO to be CAPTURED!

Race Day Schedule

6:30AM Late packet pickup and registration (if available)

7:45AM 1K Fun Run Start

8:00AM Canine Costume Contest

8:05 5K Start

8:45AM Brunch starts!

9:05AM Awards

Awards

5K: Top Finisher Overall Male and Female

Top Finisher Masters & Grand Masters Male and Female

3 Top Male and Female Finishers in Age Groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

1M fun run is not timed, no awards, just fun.

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