
29th Annual Firecracker 5k
Thu, Jun 3, 2027 to Sat, Jul 3, 2027 · Mc Leansboro, IL · Virtual option
Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run | 3.1 Miles | 8:00 AM | $25.00 | Pace band → |
| 5k Walk | 3.1 Miles | 8:01 AM | $25.00 | Pace band → |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 3.1 Miles | 12:00 AM | $20.00 | Pace band → |
| 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN | 0.5 Miles | 9:10 AM | $15.00 |
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About this race
29th ANNUAL
FIRECRACKER 5K RUN / WALK
& ½ MILE KID'S FUN RUN
8:00 A.M.
SATURDAY, JULY 3rd, 2027 (RAIN OR SHINE)
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE HAMILTON COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
https://www.hamcocc.com/firecracker-5k
TIME:
8:00 A.M. – 5K RUN
8:01 A.M. – 5K WALK
9:15 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN
PACKET PICK UP:
7:00 A.M. TILL 7:45 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JULY 3rd, 2027 at Race Site
REGISTRATION: (fee includes T-Shirt*)
$25 – 5K POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 20th
$30 – 5K POSTMARKED AFTER JUNE 20th or DAY OF THE RACE.
$15 – KID’S FUN RUN – REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 8:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
Pre-registered River to River Runner’s Club Members Receive a $5.00 discount (Must register on Runsignup.com or by mail to receive a discount).
LOCATION:
(BEHIND HAMILTON COUNTY EAST SIDE SCHOOL) EAST HULL STREET,
RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.
COURSE:
VERY FLAT (EXCEPT FOR 2 MODERATELY HARD HILLS), FAST, ALL ASPHALT COURSE.
AWARDS:
AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE RUNNERS, MALE AND FEMALE, IN EACH AGE GROUP:
9 & UNDER 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39
40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65 - 69 70 & OVER
OVERALL AWARDS TO THE TOP TWO MALES AND FEMALES:
$50 PRIZE FOR RECORD-BREAKERS IN THE 5K RUN/WALK …
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(MEN / WOMEN) THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE) & 1ST PLACE IN TEN-YEAR AGE GROUPS KID’S ½ MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER): EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHER’S AWARD WALK RECORDS Tom Champion - 31:01.1 (2021) Shirley Fearheiley - 31:58 (2015) RUN RECORDS Kate Bushue - 17:51.0 (2021) Dylon Nalley - 15:09.23 (2024)
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