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 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang at the 6th Annual Norman Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on July 4, 2025, in the vibrant city of Norman, Cleveland! Kicking off at 8:00 AM at Legacy Park, this exciting event promises a fun-filled atmosphere for runners and spectators alike. Participants can choose between the fast and flat USATF certified 5K course or the family-friendly 1 Mile Fun Run, making it perfect for all ages and skill levels.
This year, the race is partnered with Meals on Wheels of Norman, with a portion of the proceeds going to support this fantastic cause. Not only will racers receive a cool finisher medal, professional race photos, and a swag bag, but they'll also enjoy a dynamic warm-up session led by a certified personal trainer. After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to age group awards and a lively post-race ceremony. And don’t forget to stick around for the exciting Norman FourthFest activities that follow! Sign up now to be part of this patriotic celebration and contribute to a worthy cause while having a blast!
This year, the race is partnered with Meals on Wheels of Norman, with a portion of the proceeds going to support this fantastic cause. Not only will racers receive a cool finisher medal, professional race photos, and a swag bag, but they'll also enjoy a dynamic warm-up session led by a certified personal trainer. After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to age group awards and a lively post-race ceremony. And don’t forget to stick around for the exciting Norman FourthFest activities that follow! Sign up now to be part of this patriotic celebration and contribute to a worthy cause while having a blast!
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 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 FINISHER MEDAL, FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS, A SWAG BAG, 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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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 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 NORMAN FOURTHFEST ACTIVITIES! DETAILS WILL BE ADDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
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 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 FINISHER MEDAL, FREE PROFESSIONAL RACE PHOTOS, A SWAG BAG, 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!
*
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]
*
RACERS CAN PURCHASE A 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 NORMAN FOURTHFEST ACTIVITIES! DETAILS WILL BE ADDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
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