29th Annual Firecracker 5k
When is 29th Annual Firecracker 5k?
29th Annual Firecracker 5k takes place on Thursday, June 3, 2027 in Mc Leansboro, IL.
What distances does 29th Annual Firecracker 5k offer?
29th Annual Firecracker 5k offers 10 events: 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN, 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN, Virtual 5k, 5k Run, 5k Walk, Virtual 5k, 5k Walk, 5k Run, T-Shirt Only, T-Shirt Only.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN | 0.5 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN | 0.5 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5k | 3.1 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5k Run | 3.1 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5k Walk | 3.1 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5k | 3.1 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5k Walk | 3.1 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5k Run | 3.1 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| T-Shirt Only | — | $15.00 | Register |
| T-Shirt Only | — | $15.00 | Register |
How much does 29th Annual Firecracker 5k cost?
Registration for 29th Annual Firecracker 5k starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 29th Annual Firecracker 5k held?
29th Annual Firecracker 5k is held in Mc Leansboro, IL at 450 E Hull St.
About 29th Annual Firecracker 5k
29th ANNUAL
FIRECRACKER 5K RUN / WALK
& ½ MILE KID'S FUN RUN
8:00 A.M.
SATURDAY, JULY 3rd, 2027 (RAIN OR SHINE)
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE HAMILTON COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
https://www.hamcocc.com/firecracker-5k
TIME:
8:00 A.M. – 5K RUN
8:01 A.M. – 5K WALK
9:15 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN
PACKET PICK UP:
7:00 A.M. TILL 7:45 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JULY 3rd, 2027 at Race Site
REGISTRATION: (fee includes T-Shirt*)
$25 – 5K POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 20th
$30 – 5K POSTMARKED AFTER JUNE 20th or DAY OF THE RACE.
$15 – KID’S FUN RUN – REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 8:45 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
Pre-registered River to River Runner’s Club Members Receive a $5.00 discount (Must register on Runsignup.com or by mail to receive a discount).
LOCATION:
(BEHIND HAMILTON COUNTY EAST SIDE SCHOOL) EAST HULL STREET,
RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.
COURSE:
VERY FLAT (EXCEPT FOR 2 MODERATELY HARD HILLS), FAST, ALL ASPHALT COURSE.
AWARDS:
AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE RUNNERS, MALE AND FEMALE, IN EACH AGE GROUP:
9 & UNDER 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39
40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65 - 69 70 & OVER
OVERALL AWARDS TO THE TOP TWO MALES AND FEMALES:
$50 PRIZE FOR RECORD-BREAKERS IN THE 5K RUN/WALK (MEN / WOMEN)
THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE) & 1ST PLACE IN TEN-YEAR AGE GROUPS
KID’S ½ MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER):
EACH FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHER’S AWARD
WALK RECORDS
Tom Champion - 31:01.1 (2021)
Shirley Fearheiley - 31:58 (2015)
RUN RECORDS
Kate Bushue - 17:51.0 (2021)
Dylon Nalley - 15:09.23 (2024)