Arkansas · 5K
Firecracker Fast 5K
Firecracker Fast 5K is a 5K event held in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 4, 2027
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Net downhill (point-to-point), ~40 ft gain
- Registration
- firecrackerfast5k.raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Firecracker Fast 5K
An iconic point-to-point Independence Day 5K down Kavanaugh Boulevard past the Little Rock Zoo to a finish around War Memorial Stadium. Its fast downhill profile has earned national recognition as one of America's quickest 5Ks.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Recognized by Runner's World as one of the country's fastest 5K courses; a Little Rock Fourth of July tradition for 50+ years
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Firecracker Fast 5K: common questions
- When is the Firecracker Fast 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, July 4, 2027.
- Where is the Firecracker Fast 5K held?
- In Little Rock, Arkansas.
- What distances does the Firecracker Fast 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Firecracker Fast 5K?
- 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 Fast 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at firecrackerfast5k.raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What is the course like at the Firecracker Fast 5K?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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