Armadillo Dash

Join BRACE for the 2026 Disaster Dash 5K Run/ Walk!

Located in Seville Square, the Disaster Dash 5K will kick off hurricane season by helping raise awareness of the ways our community can be prepared before, during and after a disaster. The goal is to encourage everyone to become more disaster prepared.

Route:

This super flat course, a 3.1 mile run/walk through beautiful, historic downtown Pensacola will start and end at Seville Square.

Race begins at 7:00 AM.

Test your limits and set new PRs on this picturesque course.

Strollers and registered service animals are permitted on the course.

After Party:

Following the race, join BRACE for the free family-friendly afterparty where you will have the opportunity to learn how YOU can be better prepared for the upcoming hurricane season! There will be a live DJ and booths from our sponsors.

Why Run?

Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting Long-Term Recovery Efforts after a disaster, the Escambia Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Pensacola Fire Corps, and education opportunities that make our community more disaster resilient. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to change lives, create memories, and be part of a community that believes in making a difference.

What do I get?

With your paid registration you will receive a race packet which includes goodies from all of our sponsors, a finisher medal and a limited edition race shirt. Shirt sizes are limited and not guaranteed, so sign-up today!

Awards

Awards will be given for top overall, and top two in each age group.

More Information

For more information about what we do and how YOU can become involved, please visit:

https://bereadyalliance.org

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005636311

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5990477710

The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005636311

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5990477710

The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

The 2026 Firecracker 5K will be held in historic downtown Pensacola and benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida. The race starts and ends at Seville Quarter and invites both runners and walkers to join the fun. Celebrate our Fourth of July themed race by wearing your red, white, and blue! Following the 5K is the Kids Fun Run. Pick up your finisher's medal and grab a drink to enjoy giveaways and more at our McDonald's After Party inside Seville Quarter!

Registration Deadline: Please note that regular registration ends on Thursday, July 2nd at 11:59pm and late registration pricing of $50 will be in effect from Friday, July 3rd at 12:00AM until the race start time on Saturday, July 4th.

Packet Pickup: Please pick up your race packet on Friday, July 3rd from 4:00-7:00pm at Apple Annie's within Seville Quarter (130 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502). Packet pickup is also available on race day from 6:00-6:45am within Seville Quarter.

Join us for the 11th annual SHARK 5K Run/ Competitive Walk & 1 mile Fun Run, July 4, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Everybody gets a Finishers Medal – For ALL events

The BEST DJ – Awards Finishers Party On The Gulf Coast

Custom Age Group Award medals – for the 5K Run/Walk (5 Year increments for Both The 5K Run and the Walk)

The WHARF Convention Center • Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561

This is an Independence Day Tradition you don’t want to miss!