Firecracker 5K
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Bryson City, North Carolina
- Price $46.75
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the Firecracker 5K on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in Bryson City, North Carolina! This exciting race kicks off at 8:00 AM at Riverside Park, offering participants a scenic route that winds through the picturesque Deep Creek Community, right at the gateway to the stunning Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this 5K promises a fun-filled day for the entire family.
After the race, the festivities continue with the lively Freedom Festival, featuring activities for all ages, delicious food, and spectacular fireworks to cap off the evening. Don't miss your chance to join in on the funβregister by June 10th to secure a commemorative race shirt! With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event not only celebrates your passion for running but also the spirit of community. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable 4th of July in Bryson City!
After the race, the festivities continue with the lively Freedom Festival, featuring activities for all ages, delicious food, and spectacular fireworks to cap off the evening. Don't miss your chance to join in on the funβregister by June 10th to secure a commemorative race shirt! With awards for top finishers in various age groups, this event not only celebrates your passion for running but also the spirit of community. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable 4th of July in Bryson City!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the 4th of July with the FIRECRACKER 5K 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 36th Annual 5K with a course that starts and finishes in the historic town of Bryson City, and meanders through Deep Creek Community, 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 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 36th Annual 5K with a course that starts and finishes in the historic town of Bryson City, and meanders through Deep Creek Community, 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 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
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$46.75
2025 Race Event proceeds will support the Rotary Club of Bryson City projects that address the needs of our community.
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