FireKracker 5k
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM MDT
- Location Fort Collins, Colorado
- Price $12.40 - $55.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the FireKracker 5K on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in beautiful Fort Collins, Larimer! This exciting event kicks off your holiday festivities with a vibrant 5K race through City Park, followed by a fun-filled day of activities. Start the morning bright and early with packet pickup and registration from 6:15 to 7:15 AM, then join in as the National Anthem plays at 7:27 AM. The FireKracker 5K starts promptly at 7:30 AM, with an elite 5K race following at 8:30 AM, and a special Kids 1-Mile run at 9:00 AM.
After the races, don’t miss the awards ceremony at 9:30 AM, and gear up for the City of Fort Collins Independence Day Parade at 10:00 AM. Cap off the day with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 PM! Whether you walk, jog, or run, the FireKracker 5K is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations with family and friends. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festive spirit!
After the races, don’t miss the awards ceremony at 9:30 AM, and gear up for the City of Fort Collins Independence Day Parade at 10:00 AM. Cap off the day with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 PM! Whether you walk, jog, or run, the FireKracker 5K is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations with family and friends. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festive spirit!
Organiser's Description
FRIDAY JULY 4TH, 2025!
WALK STAR JOG STAR RUN STAR RACE
KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES WITH A 5K IN CITY PARK, FORT COLLINS
SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, JULY 3RD: Early Packet Pickup 2:00-6:00 pm
Location: Runners Roost Fort Collins
Square Shopping Center
3500 S College Ave Suite 178,
Fort Collins, CO 80525
RACE DAY - FRIDAY, JULY 4TH:
6:15-7:15 AM - PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
7:27 AM - NATIONAL ANTHEM
7:30 AM - FIREKRACKER 5K START
8:30 AM - ELITE 5K START
9:00 AM - KIDS 1-MILE START
9:30 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY
10:00 AM - CITY OF FORT COLLINS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
9:30 PM - CITY OF FORT COLLINS FIREWORKS DISPLAY
WALK STAR JOG STAR RUN STAR RACE
KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES WITH A 5K IN CITY PARK, FORT COLLINS
SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, JULY 3RD: Early Packet Pickup 2:00-6:00 pm
Location: Runners Roost Fort Collins
Square Shopping Center
3500 S College Ave Suite 178,
Fort Collins, CO 80525
RACE DAY - FRIDAY, JULY 4TH:
6:15-7:15 AM - PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
7:27 AM - NATIONAL ANTHEM
7:30 AM - FIREKRACKER 5K START
8:30 AM - ELITE 5K START
9:00 AM - KIDS 1-MILE START
9:30 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY
10:00 AM - CITY OF FORT COLLINS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
9:30 PM - CITY OF FORT COLLINS FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Races
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FireKracker 5k
Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank Top
Fri 4th July 2025 (7:30AM MDT)
$55.00
CLOSED -
Kids 1-Mile
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$12.40
CLOSEDOpen to all kids 12 years old and under -
Elite 5k
Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank Top
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:30AM MDT)
$55.00
CLOSED8:30 am - Elite 5k - must meet elite race qualifying times and submit qualifying race results
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