Illinois · 5K · 0.5 Miles
Firecracker 5k
Firecracker 5k is a 5K and 0.5 Miles event held in Mc Leansboro, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, June 3, 2027.
- Race day
- June 3, 2027
- Location
- Mc Leansboro, IL
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, June 3, 2027
- Location
- Mc Leansboro, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 0.5 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- hamcocc.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
About the 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 R…
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Firecracker 5k: common questions
- When is the Firecracker 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, June 3, 2027.
- Where is the Firecracker 5k held?
- In Mc Leansboro, Illinois.
- What distances does the Firecracker 5k offer?
- 5K and 0.5 Miles.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Firecracker 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $25 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Firecracker 5k start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
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