Fireball Moonlight Classic 5K and Firecracker Kids Mile
- Date Thu 3rd July 2025
- Time 9:00PM EST
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $11.60 - $27.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your 4th of July celebrations with the annual Fireball Moonlight Classic 5K and Little Firecracker Kids Mile in Knoxville, Knox! Taking place on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, this vibrant event will begin at 8:00 PM with the Little Firecracker Mile, followed by the exciting 5K race at 9:00 PM along the scenic Neyland Drive. Celebrating its 41st year, the Fireball Moonlight Classic promises a fun-filled atmosphere for runners of all ages, with a fast-paced course that starts and finishes near Joe Johnson Drive.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or participating for the first time, this event offers something for everyone. The 5K features awards for the top finishers, including special categories for Clydesdales and Athenas, while all young participants in the Little Firecracker Mile will receive a finisher's medal. With early registration options available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this cherished Knoxville tradition. Join us for a night of running, camaraderie, and celebration under the moonlight!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or participating for the first time, this event offers something for everyone. The 5K features awards for the top finishers, including special categories for Clydesdales and Athenas, while all young participants in the Little Firecracker Mile will receive a finisher's medal. With early registration options available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this cherished Knoxville tradition. Join us for a night of running, camaraderie, and celebration under the moonlight!
Organiser's Description
THE FIREBALL MOONLIGHT CLASSIC 5K IS A SUMMER TRADITION THAT CONTINUES IN 2025 FOR THE 41ST YEAR!
DATE, TIME & PLACE: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2025, Little Firecracker Mile-8:00pm, 5K-9:00pm, Neyland Dr
Kickoff your 4th of July festivities with a fast 5k on Neyland Drive - it's the Fireball Moonlight Classic 5k and Little Firecracker Mile!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Runners will start in the east bound lane of Neyland Dr, just west of Joe Johnson Dr, and run out before returning in the east bound lane, finishing just before Joe Johnson Dr. Little Firecracker Mile will be an out and back on Neyland Drive. Course certification number is TN10099MS [https://www.strava.com/routes/3202633858077624280].
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE (No refunds or bib transfers): Early Bird Pricing through 4/9-$25, 4/10-6/18-$30, late registration 6/19-7/3-$35. Cost for 17 and under is $25 until 6/18 and then goes up to $35 for late and day-of registration. Little Firecracker fee is $10 through 6/18, then $15 6/19-7/3. Only one coupon may be used at a time. No discounts on day-of registration.
PACKET PICKUP: Early pickup on Monday, July 1 at Runner's Market/Hard Knox Pizza Bearden from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Race-day packet pickup will be in front of Brehm Animal Science Building off of Joe Johnson Drive on UT Ag campus from 7pm-8:45pm.
SHIRTS: Adults shirts will be unisex in size; Kids will receive a shirt and finisher's medal. Shirt order will be placed on June 24. To ensure your correct shirt size, please register by June 23. Sizes can be exchanged after the race if supplies are available. When the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts. We will have a limited selection of KTC shirts available for purchase at check-in.
RESULTS: Results will be posted on RunSignup after the race.
AWARDS: Awards to the top 3 Overall, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Awards ceremony following race. Awards will not be mailed, but will be available at Eddie's Health Shoppe one week after the event. All kids finishing the Little Firecracker Mile will receive a finisher's medal.
GRAND PRIX POINTS AND TEAM COMPETITION: The Pilot Fireball 5k is on the 2024 Team Competition schedule. 2024 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Years Day 5K on January 1, 2025. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: Assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent.
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. KTC discourages the use of headphones at events.
INFORMATION OR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact Race Director, Hannah Foust [email protected] or the KTC Events Manager at [email protected].
KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy [https://tinyurl.com/knoxtrackweather]. Please familiarize yourself with it.
DATE, TIME & PLACE: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2025, Little Firecracker Mile-8:00pm, 5K-9:00pm, Neyland Dr
Kickoff your 4th of July festivities with a fast 5k on Neyland Drive - it's the Fireball Moonlight Classic 5k and Little Firecracker Mile!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Runners will start in the east bound lane of Neyland Dr, just west of Joe Johnson Dr, and run out before returning in the east bound lane, finishing just before Joe Johnson Dr. Little Firecracker Mile will be an out and back on Neyland Drive. Course certification number is TN10099MS [https://www.strava.com/routes/3202633858077624280].
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE (No refunds or bib transfers): Early Bird Pricing through 4/9-$25, 4/10-6/18-$30, late registration 6/19-7/3-$35. Cost for 17 and under is $25 until 6/18 and then goes up to $35 for late and day-of registration. Little Firecracker fee is $10 through 6/18, then $15 6/19-7/3. Only one coupon may be used at a time. No discounts on day-of registration.
PACKET PICKUP: Early pickup on Monday, July 1 at Runner's Market/Hard Knox Pizza Bearden from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Race-day packet pickup will be in front of Brehm Animal Science Building off of Joe Johnson Drive on UT Ag campus from 7pm-8:45pm.
SHIRTS: Adults shirts will be unisex in size; Kids will receive a shirt and finisher's medal. Shirt order will be placed on June 24. To ensure your correct shirt size, please register by June 23. Sizes can be exchanged after the race if supplies are available. When the inventory runs out in the RunSignUp system, there will be no more shirts. We will have a limited selection of KTC shirts available for purchase at check-in.
RESULTS: Results will be posted on RunSignup after the race.
AWARDS: Awards to the top 3 Overall, top Masters (As defined by fastest person age 40 and above, not limited to 40-49) Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 50 and above, not limited to 50-59), Senior Grandmasters (As defined by fastest person age 60 and above, not limited to 60-69) male and female. Awards to the top 3 in each age group as well as Overall Clydesdale (men over 200 lbs.) and Overall Athena (Women over 150 lbs.) Awards ceremony following race. Awards will not be mailed, but will be available at Eddie's Health Shoppe one week after the event. All kids finishing the Little Firecracker Mile will receive a finisher's medal.
GRAND PRIX POINTS AND TEAM COMPETITION: The Pilot Fireball 5k is on the 2024 Team Competition schedule. 2024 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups. Points accumulate throughout the year. KTC recognizes the top 10 men and women in the Grand Prix series at the New Years Day 5K on January 1, 2025. Remember, to be eligible for Grand Prix Points, participants must be a member of KTC and must volunteer for at least 3 KTC races throughout the year.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: Assorted refreshments will be provided post race in the event tent.
RACE ETIQUETTE: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles, and DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the course. The 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes. KTC discourages the use of headphones at events.
INFORMATION OR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact Race Director, Hannah Foust [email protected] or the KTC Events Manager at [email protected].
KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy [https://tinyurl.com/knoxtrackweather]. Please familiarize yourself with it.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.00 Fee & Shirt
Thu 3rd July 2025 (9:00PM EDT)
$27.00
OPENS SOONCourse limit of one hour and 15 minutes -
Kid's Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Shirt
Thu 3rd July 2025 (9:00PM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOONParents make accompany small children, but only children are allowed to register for this event and earn a race shirt -
5K Run VIRTUAL
Incl. $2.00 Fee & Shirt
$27.00
OPENS SOON -
Kid's Mile VIRTUAL
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Shirt
$11.60
OPENS SOON
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