Firecracker 5K/10K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Bryson City, North Carolina
- Price $46.75 - $49.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the celebration at the Firecracker 5K/10K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the charming town of Bryson City, NC! This exciting race, set against the stunning backdrop of Riverside Park, offers participants the chance to run either a 5K or 10K course that winds through the picturesque Deep Creek Community, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Not only will runners get to enjoy a day filled with fitness and fun, but the event also kicks off the Freedom Festival, ensuring festivities for the entire family. After the races, enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day, including whitewater rafting, a scenic train ride, and breathtaking waterfall hikes. Cap off your Independence Day with a dazzling fireworks display at night! Be sure to register by June 10th to secure your commemorative race shirt and don’t miss the onsite registration and packet pickup on July 3rd and July 4th. Lace up your running shoes and make this holiday one to remember in Bryson City!
Not only will runners get to enjoy a day filled with fitness and fun, but the event also kicks off the Freedom Festival, ensuring festivities for the entire family. After the races, enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day, including whitewater rafting, a scenic train ride, and breathtaking waterfall hikes. Cap off your Independence Day with a dazzling fireworks display at night! Be sure to register by June 10th to secure your commemorative race shirt and don’t miss the onsite registration and packet pickup on July 3rd and July 4th. Lace up your running shoes and make this holiday one to remember in Bryson City!
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, 7:00 - 7:45 AM Onsite Registration and Packet Pick Up at 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC
8:00 AM The Race Starts
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Trophies: Overall male and female winners
Challenge Trophy if you're fast enough to beat the 2024 Overall male and female winners!
Medals to the Top 3 Male/Female Finishers in the following Age Groups:
M/F Ages 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19,20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and above
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, 7:00 - 7:45 AM Onsite Registration and Packet Pick Up at 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC
8:00 AM The Race Starts
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Trophies: Overall male and female winners
Challenge Trophy if you're fast enough to beat the 2024 Overall male and female winners!
Medals to the Top 3 Male/Female Finishers in the following Age Groups:
M/F Ages 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19,20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and above
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 (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.
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