Old Jo's Firecracker 5K 2026
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Saint Jo, Texas
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling start to your Independence Day celebrations at the Old Jo's Firecracker 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the charming town of St. Jo, Montague! This annual event marks its 18th year and promises a fun-filled atmosphere for runners and walkers of all ages. The race features a certified, chip-timed 5K course that takes participants from the historic Saint Jo Square through the picturesque countryside before returning for a festive finish. With a variety of age brackets for both male and female competitors, everyone has a chance to shine.
Join us for on-site packet pick-up on July 3 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Gazebo on the square, with race day registration and check-in beginning at 6:30 AM. After the race, stick around to enjoy the many activities at Boggess Park and don’t miss out on the spectacular fireworks show that lights up the night sky in North Texas! This is the perfect way to celebrate our great country while enjoying a sense of community and camaraderie. Don’t wait—register now and be part of this exciting tradition!
Join us for on-site packet pick-up on July 3 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Gazebo on the square, with race day registration and check-in beginning at 6:30 AM. After the race, stick around to enjoy the many activities at Boggess Park and don’t miss out on the spectacular fireworks show that lights up the night sky in North Texas! This is the perfect way to celebrate our great country while enjoying a sense of community and camaraderie. Don’t wait—register now and be part of this exciting tradition!
Organiser's Description
REGISTER HERE (SAME RACE NEW REGISTRATION PLATFORM) [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119420/old-jos-firecracker-5k]
THIS WILL BE OUR 18TH YEAR TO HOST THIS FAMILY-FUN-FILLED RACE!
WE HAVE A NEW TIMER JOINING OUR RACE FAMILY RUN2WIN WILL BE DOING OUR TIMING AND RESULTS.
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.
NEW: On site and packet pick-up will be available JULY 3 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Gazebo on the square.
Race day 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.
REGISTER HERE (SAME RACE NEW REGISTRATION PLATFORM) [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119420/old-jos-firecracker-5k]
THIS WILL BE OUR 18TH YEAR TO HOST THIS FAMILY-FUN-FILLED RACE!
WE HAVE A NEW TIMER JOINING OUR RACE FAMILY RUN2WIN WILL BE DOING OUR TIMING AND RESULTS.
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.
NEW: On site and packet pick-up will be available JULY 3 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Gazebo on the square.
Race day 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.
REGISTER HERE (SAME RACE NEW REGISTRATION PLATFORM) [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119420/old-jos-firecracker-5k]
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Old Jo's Firecracker 5K 2026
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDWe 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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The Square at Saint Jo on Highway 82, Saint Jo, 76265, TX, United States
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