Firecracker 5K - College Station
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Firecracker 5K - College Station
The Firecracker 5K is a running race held on July 4 at the Century Square shopping center green in College Station, Texas. The course is described as fairly flat and follows sidewalks; a course map will be posted prior to the event.
Registration details list an early fee of $25 through Monday, May 19, with the fee rising to $30 thereafter. Registration opens January 5 and closes May 20. Race entry includes chip timing and, if registered by June 26, a shirt or a Richardson 112 hat.
Packet pickup is scheduled for July 3 at Brazos Running Co and on race day at the event site. The event features a postrace gathering with traditional 4th of July items such as watermelon and beer. Participants are encouraged to wear American themed costumes or attire to support a festive atmosphere. The organizer notes that issues with watermelon from the prior year have been addressed.
The description focuses on logistics and on site arrangements, including the course surface, apparel cutoff, timing method, packet pickup locations, and the planned after party. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
