Iowa · 5K
Des Moines Firecracker 5K
Des Moines Firecracker 5K is a 5K event held in Des Moines, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 4, 2027
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Flat through the East Village and around the Capitol
- Registration
- desmoinesfirecracker.com
About the Des Moines Firecracker 5K
A patriotic 3.1-mile run through Des Moines' East Village and around the Iowa State Capitol grounds, finishing at a local brewery.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Des Moines' most popular July 4th races
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Des Moines Firecracker 5K: common questions
- When is the Des Moines Firecracker 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027.
- Where is the Des Moines Firecracker 5K held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the Des Moines Firecracker 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Des Moines Firecracker 5K?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Des Moines Firecracker 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at desmoinesfirecracker.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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