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Peoria Jaycees' Firecracker 5000

Name: Peoria Jaycees' Firecracker 5000
Start: 2026-07-04T12:30:00Z
Location: Downtown Peoria

Peoria, Illinois · Saturday, July 4, 2026

The Peoria Jaycees' Firecracker 5000 is a 5k and running event held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It is located at Southwest Water Street in Peoria, Illinois.

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location: Downtown Peoria
Southwest Water Street
Peoria, Illinois
United States
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Kick off your Fourth in Red, White, and Blue!

Join the Peoria Jaycees for a festive 5K, currently in it's 47th year!

A 3.1 mile flat course on the trail along the Riverfront with one water station along the way, with an optional COLOR RUN post-event! Begins downtown and ends at the former Hooters location.

The race will start rain or shine, and there will be no refunds.

Fee includes chip timing, a shirt (while supplies last), refreshments including subs from Avanti's (while supplies last), donuts, snacks, and water. Participants 21+ will receive 2 beer tokens as well! Kids 10 and under are half price!

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