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We are excited to announce that this year we will again have honor bibs. These bibs say "I'm running in honor of..." and you will be able to write in the name of the fallen hero you would like to run in honor of. The first 100 participants will also receive a memorial bracelet in honor of an Arkansas Fallen Hero.
If you are participating in the in person 5K event, you will need to be able to maintain a 10 minute/mile pace for the 5K. This is not a race. Rather, it is a memorial run where participants run as a group to collectively honor the fallen heroes who were individually honored over the weekend. Runners will need to report to the state Capitol on Sunday, March 15th by 1:00pm to be transported to the start of the run. The run will conclude at the state Capitol at approximately 2:15 pm and will be followed by a closing ceremony at 2:30pm.
The shirt deadline is March 1, 2026. Please register before then to ensure you receive the size you would like. For more information about the run and the heroes that we honor please visit www.arkansasrunforthefallen.org
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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