6th Annual Norman Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Norman, Oklahoma
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 6th Annual Norman Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Friday, July 4, 2025, in the vibrant city of Norman, Cleveland! Kicking off the festivities at 8:00 AM at Legacy Park, this exciting event promises a fun-filled atmosphere for runners of all ages and skill levels. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5K race or the family-friendly 1 Mile Fun Run, both taking place on a fast and flat USATF certified course.
Not only is this a fantastic way to start your day, but it also supports a great cause, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels of Norman. Runners will receive a unique color-changing finisher medal and a customized race bib, and there will be plenty of additional activities, including free professional race photos and a dynamic warm-up session led by a certified personal trainer. After the race, participants can enjoy the community spirit with age group awards and more family fun, including the Red, White & Blue Swim and Norman Fourth Fest later in the day. Join in the excitement and show your patriotic spirit this July 4th!
Not only is this a fantastic way to start your day, but it also supports a great cause, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels of Norman. Runners will receive a unique color-changing finisher medal and a customized race bib, and there will be plenty of additional activities, including free professional race photos and a dynamic warm-up session led by a certified personal trainer. After the race, participants can enjoy the community spirit with age group awards and more family fun, including the Red, White & Blue Swim and Norman Fourth Fest later in the day. Join in the excitement and show your patriotic spirit this July 4th!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED WAY TO KICK OFF YOUR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN THE CITY OF NORMAN WHILE RUNNING FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
KICK OFF THE FESTIVITIES AT 8:00 AM WITH THE SIXTH ANNUAL NORMAN FIRECRACKER 5K AT LEGACY PARK. HOSTED BY OKLAHOMA RACE COMPANY AND THE CITY OF NORMAN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, THIS RACE IS A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR DAY AND SHOW YOUR PATRIOTIC SPIRIT.
OKLAHOMA RACE COMPANY IS ONCE AGAIN PARTNERING WITH MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORMAN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THIS EVENT! A PORTION OF THE OVERALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL GO TO THE NON-PROFIT MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORMAN. YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARITY DURING REGISTRATION, AND 100% OF THESE PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORMAN. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CAUSE ONLINE, OR VISIT THEIR TENT AT THE RACE. WWW.MEALSONWHEELSNORMAN.COM/ [https://www.mealsonwheelsnorman.com/]
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5K & 1-MILE RUNNERS WILL GET A COOL COLOR CHANGING FINISHER MEDAL AND A CUSTOMIZED RACE BIB.
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RUN ON A FAST AND FLAT USATF CERTIFIED COURSE!
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HEAR YOUR NAME ANNOUNCED AT THE FINISH LINE BY THE NATIONAL BROADCASTER, AUTHOR, RUNNING AMBASSADOR, AND RUNNING COACH MARK BRAVO!
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FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS BY OKIE PICS
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RACERS (AS A GROUP) WILL GET A DYNAMIC STRETCHING AND BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE WARM-UP PRIOR TO THE RACE BY CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER MANDII WITH COLLECTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. STOP BY THE COLLECTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS BOOTH TOO! COLLECTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS [https://info.collectivehwok.com/home]
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RACERS CAN PURCHASE A COLOR CHANGING DRY FIT RACE-DAY T-SHIRT AT CHECK-OUT OR AT THE RACE, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. SHIRTS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP AT PACKET PICK-UP OR ON RACE DAY. HOWEVER, WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE SIZE AVAILABILITY IF NOT PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.
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AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY.
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MORE DETAILS OF THE FUN WILL BE ADDED AS THE RACE GETS CLOSER!
REGISTER FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES! THIS IS RACE THREE OF FIVE IN THE 2025 SERIES IN NORMAN. REGISTER FOR ALL FIVE AND GET A CUSTOM MEDAL HANGER FREE. MEDAL HANGERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR $20. WE WILL TRACK REGISTRATIONS FOR EACH RACE FOR YOU.
SERIES RACES ARE:
SHAMROCK 5K - MARCH 15TH AFTERNOON RACE AT RUBY GRANT PARK - SHAMROCK OFF-ROAD [https://runsignup.com/norman_shamrock]
MAY THE COURSE 5K - MAY 4TH AFTERNOON RACE AT LEGACY PARK - MAY THE COURSE [https://runsignup.com/norman_maythecourse]
FIRECRACKER 5K - JULY 4TH MORNING RACE AT LEGACY PARK - NORMAN FIRECRACKER [https://runsignup.com/norman_firecracker]
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K - OCTOBER 18TH EVENING AT RUBY GRANT PARK - RUN FOR YOUR LIFE [https://runsignup.com/norman_runforyourlife]
UGLY SWEATER 5K - DECEMBER 13TH, A FUN MORNING RACE AT LEGACY PARK - UGLY SWEATER [https://runsignup.com/norman_uglysweater]
AFTER THE RACE, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FUN FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN NORMAN!
RED, WHITE & BLUE SWIM AT WESTWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER - NOON TO 6PM HTTPS://WWW.NORMANOK.GOV/EVENTS/RED-WHITE-AND-BLUE-SWIM-0 [https://www.normanok.gov/events/red-white-and-blue-swim-0]
NORMAN FOURTH FEST AT REAVES PARK - FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 4:00PM HTTPS://WWW.NORMANOK.GOV/EVENTS/NORMAN-FOURTH-FEST-2025 [https://www.normanok.gov/events/norman-fourth-fest-2025]
KICK OFF THE FESTIVITIES AT 8:00 AM WITH THE SIXTH ANNUAL NORMAN FIRECRACKER 5K AT LEGACY PARK. HOSTED BY OKLAHOMA RACE COMPANY AND THE CITY OF NORMAN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, THIS RACE IS A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR DAY AND SHOW YOUR PATRIOTIC SPIRIT.
OKLAHOMA RACE COMPANY IS ONCE AGAIN PARTNERING WITH MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORMAN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THIS EVENT! A PORTION OF THE OVERALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL GO TO THE NON-PROFIT MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORMAN. YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARITY DURING REGISTRATION, AND 100% OF THESE PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORMAN. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CAUSE ONLINE, OR VISIT THEIR TENT AT THE RACE. WWW.MEALSONWHEELSNORMAN.COM/ [https://www.mealsonwheelsnorman.com/]
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5K & 1-MILE RUNNERS WILL GET A COOL COLOR CHANGING FINISHER MEDAL AND A CUSTOMIZED RACE BIB.
*
RUN ON A FAST AND FLAT USATF CERTIFIED COURSE!
*
HEAR YOUR NAME ANNOUNCED AT THE FINISH LINE BY THE NATIONAL BROADCASTER, AUTHOR, RUNNING AMBASSADOR, AND RUNNING COACH MARK BRAVO!
*
FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS BY OKIE PICS
*
RACERS (AS A GROUP) WILL GET A DYNAMIC STRETCHING AND BODYWEIGHT EXERCISE WARM-UP PRIOR TO THE RACE BY CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER MANDII WITH COLLECTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. STOP BY THE COLLECTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS BOOTH TOO! COLLECTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS [https://info.collectivehwok.com/home]
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RACERS CAN PURCHASE A COLOR CHANGING DRY FIT RACE-DAY T-SHIRT AT CHECK-OUT OR AT THE RACE, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. SHIRTS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP AT PACKET PICK-UP OR ON RACE DAY. HOWEVER, WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE SIZE AVAILABILITY IF NOT PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.
*
AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN AT THE POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY.
*
MORE DETAILS OF THE FUN WILL BE ADDED AS THE RACE GETS CLOSER!
REGISTER FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES! THIS IS RACE THREE OF FIVE IN THE 2025 SERIES IN NORMAN. REGISTER FOR ALL FIVE AND GET A CUSTOM MEDAL HANGER FREE. MEDAL HANGERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR $20. WE WILL TRACK REGISTRATIONS FOR EACH RACE FOR YOU.
SERIES RACES ARE:
SHAMROCK 5K - MARCH 15TH AFTERNOON RACE AT RUBY GRANT PARK - SHAMROCK OFF-ROAD [https://runsignup.com/norman_shamrock]
MAY THE COURSE 5K - MAY 4TH AFTERNOON RACE AT LEGACY PARK - MAY THE COURSE [https://runsignup.com/norman_maythecourse]
FIRECRACKER 5K - JULY 4TH MORNING RACE AT LEGACY PARK - NORMAN FIRECRACKER [https://runsignup.com/norman_firecracker]
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K - OCTOBER 18TH EVENING AT RUBY GRANT PARK - RUN FOR YOUR LIFE [https://runsignup.com/norman_runforyourlife]
UGLY SWEATER 5K - DECEMBER 13TH, A FUN MORNING RACE AT LEGACY PARK - UGLY SWEATER [https://runsignup.com/norman_uglysweater]
AFTER THE RACE, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FUN FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN NORMAN!
RED, WHITE & BLUE SWIM AT WESTWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER - NOON TO 6PM HTTPS://WWW.NORMANOK.GOV/EVENTS/RED-WHITE-AND-BLUE-SWIM-0 [https://www.normanok.gov/events/red-white-and-blue-swim-0]
NORMAN FOURTH FEST AT REAVES PARK - FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 4:00PM HTTPS://WWW.NORMANOK.GOV/EVENTS/NORMAN-FOURTH-FEST-2025 [https://www.normanok.gov/events/norman-fourth-fest-2025]
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