McLean Firecracker 5K and Kids Mile
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Belmont, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the McLean Firecracker 5K and Kids Mile on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Belmont, Gaston! This lively event kicks off at 7:30 AM at the South Shore Clubhouse, offering a fantastic opportunity for families and runners of all ages to come together for a meaningful cause. Participants can choose between the 5K Fun Run for older kids and adults or the 1-Mile Kids Fun Run, designed especially for younger runners.
Join the fun while supporting Team for Kids, which provides free youth races and fitness programs nationwide. With no timing chips and no pressure, this event encourages everyone to run, jog, walk, or simply cheer from the sidelines. Plus, show off your patriotic spirit by dressing in your best red, white, and blue attire! Don’t forget, entry is donation-based, ensuring that every dollar raised goes directly to helping kids stay active. Mark your calendars and get ready for a festive day of community, movement, and giving back!
Join the fun while supporting Team for Kids, which provides free youth races and fitness programs nationwide. With no timing chips and no pressure, this event encourages everyone to run, jog, walk, or simply cheer from the sidelines. Plus, show off your patriotic spirit by dressing in your best red, white, and blue attire! Don’t forget, entry is donation-based, ensuring that every dollar raised goes directly to helping kids stay active. Mark your calendars and get ready for a festive day of community, movement, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
McLean Firecracker 5K & Kids Run
Saturday, July 4 | 7:30 AM | South Shore Clubhouse
Kick off your Fourth of July with a fun, festive run for a great cause!
Join us for the McLean Firecracker 5K & Kids Run, a neighborhood celebration supporting Team for Kids, which helps provide free youth races and fitness programs to kids across the country.
This event is all about community, movement, and giving back, whether you run, jog, walk, or cheer from the sidelines.
_Race Options_
1-Mile Kids Fun Run perfect for younger runners
5K Fun Run for older kids and adults
No timing chips. No pressure.
_Schedule_
7:15 AM Check-in opens
7:30 AM 1-Mile Kids Fun Run starts
7:50 AM 5K starts
_Entry Fee_
Donation only!
Every dollar raised goes directly to Team for Kids.
_Dress Code_
Rock your best red, white, and blue!
Festive outfits, stars, stripes, tutus, bonus points for creativity.
_Volunteers Needed_
Were looking for a few helpers to keep the course safe and cheer runners on.
If you can help, please comment or send a message!
_Course Info_
The course will start and finish at the neighborhood clubhouse and be 1 loop for the 1 mile route and 3 loops for the 5K. Refer to the course tab for the exact route information.
Saturday, July 4 | 7:30 AM | South Shore Clubhouse
Kick off your Fourth of July with a fun, festive run for a great cause!
Join us for the McLean Firecracker 5K & Kids Run, a neighborhood celebration supporting Team for Kids, which helps provide free youth races and fitness programs to kids across the country.
This event is all about community, movement, and giving back, whether you run, jog, walk, or cheer from the sidelines.
_Race Options_
1-Mile Kids Fun Run perfect for younger runners
5K Fun Run for older kids and adults
No timing chips. No pressure.
_Schedule_
7:15 AM Check-in opens
7:30 AM 1-Mile Kids Fun Run starts
7:50 AM 5K starts
_Entry Fee_
Donation only!
Every dollar raised goes directly to Team for Kids.
_Dress Code_
Rock your best red, white, and blue!
Festive outfits, stars, stripes, tutus, bonus points for creativity.
_Volunteers Needed_
Were looking for a few helpers to keep the course safe and cheer runners on.
If you can help, please comment or send a message!
_Course Info_
The course will start and finish at the neighborhood clubhouse and be 1 loop for the 1 mile route and 3 loops for the 5K. Refer to the course tab for the exact route information.
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South Shore Clubhouse, Belmont, 28012, NC, United States
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