Firecracker 5K/10K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Bryson City, North Carolina
- Price $46.75 - $49.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Firecracker 5K/10K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Bryson City, North Carolina! This vibrant event kicks off at Riverside Park, offering runners the chance to participate in either a 5K or 10K race through the stunning scenery of the Deep Creek Community, the gateway to the majestic Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
As you lace up your running shoes, look forward to a day filled with family-friendly festivities, highlighted by the annual Freedom Festival. After the race, enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at night. Don’t miss your chance to make this holiday unforgettable with whitewater rafting, scenic train rides, and breathtaking waterfall hikes. Remember to register by June 10th to secure your commemorative race shirt, and mark your calendar for onsite registration on July 3rd and the morning of the race. With awards for top finishers and a special challenge to break course records, the Firecracker 5K/10K is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day in style!
As you lace up your running shoes, look forward to a day filled with family-friendly festivities, highlighted by the annual Freedom Festival. After the race, enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at night. Don’t miss your chance to make this holiday unforgettable with whitewater rafting, scenic train rides, and breathtaking waterfall hikes. Remember to register by June 10th to secure your commemorative race shirt, and mark your calendar for onsite registration on July 3rd and the morning of the race. With awards for top finishers and a special challenge to break course records, the Firecracker 5K/10K is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day in style!
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.
JULY 3RD, 3:00 - 7:00 PM Onsite Registration and Packet Pick Up at BC Outdoors,169 Main Street, Bryson City, NC
JULY 4TH, 6:30 - 7:15 AM Onsite Registration and Packet Pick Up at 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC
7:30 AM The 10K Race Starts 8:00 AM The 5K Race Starts
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Awards to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers.
CHALLENGE AWARD presented to the fastest overall male and female 5K finisher who beats the all-time course record:
Male Record: 16:52 Silas Harden
Female Record: 19:00 Annie Batcheller
Awards to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each of the following Age Groups:
M/F 9 & Under | 1014 | 1519 | 2024 | 2529 | 3034 | 3539 | 4044 | 4549 | 5054 | 5559 | 6064 | 6569 | 7074 | 7579
INSPIRATION AWARD presented to the top Male and Female finisher age 80 & Over.
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.
JULY 3RD, 3:00 - 7:00 PM Onsite Registration and Packet Pick Up at BC Outdoors,169 Main Street, Bryson City, NC
JULY 4TH, 6:30 - 7:15 AM Onsite Registration and Packet Pick Up at 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC
7:30 AM The 10K Race Starts 8:00 AM The 5K Race Starts
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Awards to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers.
CHALLENGE AWARD presented to the fastest overall male and female 5K finisher who beats the all-time course record:
Male Record: 16:52 Silas Harden
Female Record: 19:00 Annie Batcheller
Awards to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each of the following Age Groups:
M/F 9 & Under | 1014 | 1519 | 2024 | 2529 | 3034 | 3539 | 4044 | 4549 | 5054 | 5559 | 6064 | 6569 | 7074 | 7579
INSPIRATION AWARD presented to the top Male and Female finisher age 80 & Over.
Races
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Firecracker 5k
Incl. $4.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$46.75
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)
$49.75
2026 Race Event proceeds will support the Rotary Club of Bryson City projects that address the needs of our community.
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