Mc Leansboro, IL
Race Details
28th Annual Firecracker 5k
28th Annual Firecracker 5k is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Jul 04 2026 in Mc Leansboro, IL (America/Chicago timezone).
Register
- 2026-07-04
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Mc Leansboro, IL
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run | 3.1 Miles | running_only | $30.00 | 7/4/2026 08:00 |
| 5k Walk | 3.1 Miles | walking_only | $30.00 | 7/4/2026 08:01 |
| 1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN | 0.5 Miles | running_only | $15.00 | 7/4/2026 09:10 |
| T-Shirt Only | other | $15.00 | 7/4/2026 08:00 | |
| Virtual 5k | 3.1 Miles | virtual_race | $20.00 | 7/4/2026 00:00 |
28th Annual Firecracker 5k Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
28th ANNUALFIRECRACKER 5K RUN / WALK& ½ MILE KID'S FUN RUN8:00 A.M.SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 2026 (RAIN OR SHINE)
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE HAMILTON COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY TEAMhttps://www.hamcocc.com/firecracker-5k
TIME:8:00 A.M. – 5K RUN8:01 A.M. – 5K WALK9:15 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN
PACKET PICK UP:7:00 A.M. TILL 7:45 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 2026 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 RACEPre-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 35-3940-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65 & 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)
Race Date
(America/Chicago timezone)