29th Annual Firecracker 5k
- Date Thu 3rd June 2027 - Sat 3rd July 2027
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Mc Leansboro, Illinois
- Price $17.72 - $28.42
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the excitement of the 29th Annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, July 3rd, 2027, in McLeansboro, Hamilton! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:00 A.M., rain or shine, offering participants a fantastic opportunity to challenge themselves in a 5K run or walk, followed by a delightful 1/2 mile Kids Fun Run at 9:15 A.M.
The course is primarily flat, making it accessible for all skill levels, with just a couple of moderate hills to keep things interesting. Participants can register for the 5K for $25 if postmarked by June 20th, or $30 for same-day registration. Kids can join the fun for just $15! Proceeds from the event benefit the Hamilton County Cross Country Team, enhancing the community spirit of this beloved annual tradition. Join us behind Hamilton County East Side School on East Hull Street for a day filled with fun, fitness, and friendly competition, and don’t miss out on the chance to win awards in various age categories!
The course is primarily flat, making it accessible for all skill levels, with just a couple of moderate hills to keep things interesting. Participants can register for the 5K for $25 if postmarked by June 20th, or $30 for same-day registration. Kids can join the fun for just $15! Proceeds from the event benefit the Hamilton County Cross Country Team, enhancing the community spirit of this beloved annual tradition. Join us behind Hamilton County East Side School on East Hull Street for a day filled with fun, fitness, and friendly competition, and don’t miss out on the chance to win awards in various age categories!
Organiser's Description
29th ANNUAL
FIRECRACKER 5K RUN / WALK
& 1/2 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. 1/2 Mile KIDS 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 KIDS FUN RUN REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 8:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
Pre-registered River to River Runners 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 (MEN / WOMEN)
THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE) & 1ST PLACE IN TEN-YEAR AGE GROUPS
KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER):
EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHERS 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)
FIRECRACKER 5K RUN / WALK
& 1/2 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. 1/2 Mile KIDS 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 KIDS FUN RUN REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 8:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
Pre-registered River to River Runners 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 (MEN / WOMEN)
THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE) & 1ST PLACE IN TEN-YEAR AGE GROUPS
KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER):
EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHERS 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)
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.42 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd July 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$28.42
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5k Walk
Incl. $3.42 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd July 2027 (8:01AM CDT)
$28.42
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1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN
Incl. $2.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd July 2027 (9:10AM CDT)
$17.72
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T-Shirt Only
Incl. $2.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd July 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$17.72
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Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.07 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.07
Participants will submit results and then will receive a T-shirt from the race.
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450 E Hull St, Mc Leansboro, 62859, IL, United States
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