New Mexico · 5K · 1 Mile
Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile
Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 4, 2027
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat dirt/trail loop at Los Poblanos Open Space (~5,000 ft altitude)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — 2 Mile
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 4 Mile
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile
A scenic Independence Day 5K and 1-mile run on the trails of Los Poblanos Open Space in Albuquerque's North Valley.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Albuquerque's most popular July 4th races
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Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile: common questions
- When is the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027.
- Where is the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile held?
- In Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- What distances does the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile?
- About 1,000 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 Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile start?
- 8:00 AM MDT.
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