Firecracker 5K/10K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Bryson City, North Carolina
- Price $49.75 - $51.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Firecracker 5K/10K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the charming town of Bryson City, North Carolina! This vibrant event, held at Riverside Park, invites runners of all levels to celebrate Independence Day while enjoying the stunning scenery that the Great Smoky Mountain National Park has to offer. The 37th annual race features a scenic course that winds through the picturesque Deep Creek community, making it a perfect backdrop for a memorable holiday experience.
After the race, the excitement continues with the lively Freedom Festival, packed with family-friendly activities throughout the day, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at night. For those seeking adventure, you can also indulge in thrilling whitewater rafting, a scenic train ride, or waterfall hikes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories in a small town filled with big holiday spirit! Be sure to register by June 10th to secure your commemorative race shirt, and get ready for a fantastic 4th of July celebration!
After the race, the excitement continues with the lively Freedom Festival, packed with family-friendly activities throughout the day, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at night. For those seeking adventure, you can also indulge in thrilling whitewater rafting, a scenic train ride, or waterfall hikes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories in a small town filled with big holiday spirit! Be sure to register by June 10th to secure your commemorative race shirt, and get ready for a fantastic 4th of July celebration!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY WITH THE FIRECRACKER 5K/10K AT THE RIVERSIDE PARK IN BRYSON CITY, NC. THE RACE IS FOLLOWED BY THE FREEDOM FESTIVAL. THERE'S FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH EVENTS ALL DAY, AND FIREWORKS AT NIGHT. YOU CAN ADD WHITEWATER RAFTING, A TRAIN RIDE, OR WATERFALL HIKES. MAKE A BIG HOLIDAY IN A SMALL TOWN.
THE_ _ROTARY CLUB OF BRYSON CITY HOSTS THE 37TH ANNUAL 5K WITH A COURSE THAT STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE HISTORIC TOWN OF BRYSON CITY, AND MEANDERS THROUGH DEEP CREEK COMMUNITY, THE GATEWAY TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK.
REGISTER BY JUNE 10TH TO RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT. FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER THIS DATE, WE ORDERED MORE SHIRTS, BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE WE WILL NOT RUN OUT OR NOT HAVE YOUR SIZE.
THE_ _ROTARY CLUB OF BRYSON CITY HOSTS THE 37TH ANNUAL 5K WITH A COURSE THAT STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE HISTORIC TOWN OF BRYSON CITY, AND MEANDERS THROUGH DEEP CREEK COMMUNITY, THE GATEWAY TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK.
REGISTER BY JUNE 10TH TO RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT. FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER THIS DATE, WE ORDERED MORE SHIRTS, BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE WE WILL NOT RUN OUT OR NOT HAVE YOUR SIZE.
Races
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Firecracker 5k
Incl. $4.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$49.75
2026 Race Event proceeds will support the Rotary Club of Bryson City projects that address the needs of our community. -
Firecracker 10K
Incl. $4.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$51.75
2026 Race Event proceeds will support the Rotary Club of Bryson City projects that address the needs of our community.
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101 Mitchell St, Bryson City, 28713, NC, United States
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