Old Jo's Firecracker 5K 2025
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Saint Jo, Texas
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating celebration at the Old Jo's Firecracker 5K on July 4th, 2025, in the charming town of St Jo, Montague! This year marks the 17th anniversary of this family-friendly race, providing a fantastic opportunity to kick off your Independence Day festivities. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K route that takes them from the historic Saint Jo Square through picturesque countryside before returning for a triumphant finish.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this chip-timed and certified course welcomes racers of all ages and abilities, with various age brackets for both male and female participants. On-site registration and check-in begin at 6:30 am at the Gazebo on the square, so arrive early to soak in the excitement. After the race, stick around for a day filled with fun activities at Boggess Park and cap off your holiday with an incredible fireworks display—the best in North Texas! Don't miss out on this wonderful community event that celebrates both fitness and patriotism!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this chip-timed and certified course welcomes racers of all ages and abilities, with various age brackets for both male and female participants. On-site registration and check-in begin at 6:30 am at the Gazebo on the square, so arrive early to soak in the excitement. After the race, stick around for a day filled with fun activities at Boggess Park and cap off your holiday with an incredible fireworks display—the best in North Texas! Don't miss out on this wonderful community event that celebrates both fitness and patriotism!
Organiser's Description
THIS WILL BE OUR 17TH YEAR TO HOST THIS FAMILY-FUN-FILLED RACE!
A 5K in the cool morning of July 4th is a great way to start your celebration of our great country. This chip timed, certified course, takes runners and walkers out of the historic Saint Jo Square through the countryside north of town and then back for the finish. We have a variety of age brackets for male and female runners.
The race is hosted by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce and Easy Street Animal Shelter.
We love seeing return racers and welcome new runners/walkers to our little town.
On-site registration and check-in starts at 6:30 am at the Gazebo, on the square.
If you are looking for fun things to do on this holiday, there are many activities held throughout the day at Boggess Park, and stick around for the best fireworks show in North Texas, at sundown.
A 5K in the cool morning of July 4th is a great way to start your celebration of our great country. This chip timed, certified course, takes runners and walkers out of the historic Saint Jo Square through the countryside north of town and then back for the finish. We have a variety of age brackets for male and female runners.
The race is hosted by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce and Easy Street Animal Shelter.
We love seeing return racers and welcome new runners/walkers to our little town.
On-site registration and check-in starts at 6:30 am at the Gazebo, on the square.
If you are looking for fun things to do on this holiday, there are many activities held throughout the day at Boggess Park, and stick around for the best fireworks show in North Texas, at sundown.
Races
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Old Jo's Firecracker 5K 2025
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
We will host a fun run for pre-school aged children, following the 5K race, and before the awards ceremony. Registration can be done on-site.
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