25th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 5000 presented by Fleet Feet
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Branson, Missouri
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Join us for the 25th Annual Firecracker 5000 on Friday, July 4, 2025, in the picturesque Branson, Taney! This exciting event invites participants to choose between a thrilling 5K race or a fun-filled one-mile run. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Taneycomo, the race will begin and end at the iconic middle fountains on Branson Landing. The 5K course features a scenic loop, while the Fun Run takes place along the boardwalk, making it an ideal outing for runners of all ages and skill levels.
Don’t miss out on the festivities and camaraderie as teams compete for trophies and prizes, including a chance to win gift cards from local favorites and a spectacular fireworks display! All finishers will receive a medal, and the first 50 runners to pick up their packets will enjoy a special BBQ voucher. Make this Independence Day memorable by participating in a community event that celebrates fitness, fun, and friendship. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of excitement on July 4th!
Don’t miss out on the festivities and camaraderie as teams compete for trophies and prizes, including a chance to win gift cards from local favorites and a spectacular fireworks display! All finishers will receive a medal, and the first 50 runners to pick up their packets will enjoy a special BBQ voucher. Make this Independence Day memorable by participating in a community event that celebrates fitness, fun, and friendship. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of excitement on July 4th!
Organiser's Description
Choose the 5K,or fun run
Run along the beautiful Lake Taneycomo, starting and finishing at the middle fountains on Branson Landing.
The 5k is one loop, Fun Run Mile is on the boardwalk. JUNE 22ND IS THE DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED T-SHIRTS AND NAME ON YOUR BIB
TEAMS.......IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A TEAM ( 5K ONLY ) RUNNERS MUST BE PAID 5K RUNNERS ..... (ONLINE) TEAM CAPTAIN WILL PAY TEAM FEE, THEN RUNNERS CAN ADD TO THAT TEAM... ( CAPTAIN MUST TELL TEAM MEMBERS TEAM NAME AND PASSWORD ) FOR NEW RUNNERS SIGNING UP ON RACE DAY ONCE YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THE RACE YOU WILL BE GIVEN A BIB NUMBER YOU WILL CLAIM YOUR TEAM...TEAM CAPTAIN WILL FILL OUT FORM WITH TEAM NAME AND RUNNERS BIB NUMBERS ...TAKES AT LEAST 5 RUNNERS TO COMPLETE A TEAM. A TEAM CAN BE ALL THE SAME GENDER OR MIXED. TO CLAIM A TEAM IS $40.00 FOR THE TEAM PAID BY CAPTAIN. ALREADY PAID 5K RUNNERS CAN JOIN TEAM ... TEAM TROPHY AND FIREWORKS AS AWARD. NEW FINISHER MEDAL ->
Awards: Overall winners: 5K 1st Large Fireworks, (male & female) 125.00 Gift Card Award from Fleet Feet
Awards to MASTERS (40+) male & female: 5K 1st Place Large Fireworks
Overall champion trophy awards in the following age divisions male & female: 10 & under, 11-14, 15- 19, 20-29, 30--39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & up
2nd and 3rd place in age groups
Mile Fun Run Champion 12-under male and female 1st place award and fireworks and finisher medal for all runners
We will have finisher medals for all races
Highland Dairy Ice Cream will be at the Finish Line passing out ice cream cones / bars / orange push ups
GIVEAWAYS ..... GIFT CARDS FROM BRANSON LANDING STAR BUCKS AND FIREWORKS OVER $500.00 IN PRIZES
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE JULY 2ND FLEET FEET 1254 E REPUBLIC RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 3PM TO 5PM
JULY 3RD OSCAR'S FAMOUS RIBS 302 VETERANS BLVD, BRANSON, MO 65616
3PM TO 6PM PICK YOUR PACKET UP ON JULY 3RD RECEIVE A $5.00 VOUCHER FOR OSCAR'S BBQ FIRST 50 RUNNERS
PPU ALSO RACE MORNING JULY 4TH 6:15AM TO 7:15AM BRANSON LANDING AT THE FOUNTAINS
OUT OF TOWN 5K 10K VIRTUAL IS A SEPARATE RACE AWARDS AND T-SHIRTS WILL BE MAILED OUT. ONLY TROPHIES AND MEDALS NO FIREWORKS WILL BE MAILED OUT
RUNNERS WILL HAVE ONE WEEK TO TURN IN THEIR RACE RESULTS FOR THE FUN RUN MILE, 5K OR 10K THESE RACES ARE VIRTUAL ONLY
Run along the beautiful Lake Taneycomo, starting and finishing at the middle fountains on Branson Landing.
The 5k is one loop, Fun Run Mile is on the boardwalk. JUNE 22ND IS THE DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED T-SHIRTS AND NAME ON YOUR BIB
TEAMS.......IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A TEAM ( 5K ONLY ) RUNNERS MUST BE PAID 5K RUNNERS ..... (ONLINE) TEAM CAPTAIN WILL PAY TEAM FEE, THEN RUNNERS CAN ADD TO THAT TEAM... ( CAPTAIN MUST TELL TEAM MEMBERS TEAM NAME AND PASSWORD ) FOR NEW RUNNERS SIGNING UP ON RACE DAY ONCE YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THE RACE YOU WILL BE GIVEN A BIB NUMBER YOU WILL CLAIM YOUR TEAM...TEAM CAPTAIN WILL FILL OUT FORM WITH TEAM NAME AND RUNNERS BIB NUMBERS ...TAKES AT LEAST 5 RUNNERS TO COMPLETE A TEAM. A TEAM CAN BE ALL THE SAME GENDER OR MIXED. TO CLAIM A TEAM IS $40.00 FOR THE TEAM PAID BY CAPTAIN. ALREADY PAID 5K RUNNERS CAN JOIN TEAM ... TEAM TROPHY AND FIREWORKS AS AWARD. NEW FINISHER MEDAL ->
Awards: Overall winners: 5K 1st Large Fireworks, (male & female) 125.00 Gift Card Award from Fleet Feet
Awards to MASTERS (40+) male & female: 5K 1st Place Large Fireworks
Overall champion trophy awards in the following age divisions male & female: 10 & under, 11-14, 15- 19, 20-29, 30--39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & up
2nd and 3rd place in age groups
Mile Fun Run Champion 12-under male and female 1st place award and fireworks and finisher medal for all runners
We will have finisher medals for all races
Highland Dairy Ice Cream will be at the Finish Line passing out ice cream cones / bars / orange push ups
GIVEAWAYS ..... GIFT CARDS FROM BRANSON LANDING STAR BUCKS AND FIREWORKS OVER $500.00 IN PRIZES
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE JULY 2ND FLEET FEET 1254 E REPUBLIC RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 3PM TO 5PM
JULY 3RD OSCAR'S FAMOUS RIBS 302 VETERANS BLVD, BRANSON, MO 65616
3PM TO 6PM PICK YOUR PACKET UP ON JULY 3RD RECEIVE A $5.00 VOUCHER FOR OSCAR'S BBQ FIRST 50 RUNNERS
PPU ALSO RACE MORNING JULY 4TH 6:15AM TO 7:15AM BRANSON LANDING AT THE FOUNTAINS
OUT OF TOWN 5K 10K VIRTUAL IS A SEPARATE RACE AWARDS AND T-SHIRTS WILL BE MAILED OUT. ONLY TROPHIES AND MEDALS NO FIREWORKS WILL BE MAILED OUT
RUNNERS WILL HAVE ONE WEEK TO TURN IN THEIR RACE RESULTS FOR THE FUN RUN MILE, 5K OR 10K THESE RACES ARE VIRTUAL ONLY
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