Firecracker 5K - McLeansboro
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Event overview
The 28th Annual Firecracker 5k is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Mc Leansboro, Illinois. The event takes place at 450 E Hull St, behind Hamilton County East Side School. Proceeds benefit the Hamilton County cross country team. Event options include:
- 5k Run
- 5k Walk
- 1/2 mile Kid's Fun Run
- T-Shirt Only
- Virtual 5k
Race details
The course is all asphalt and described as very flat except for two moderately hard hills. The race starts and finishes in the same general area behind the school. Packet pick-up is available on race morning at the race site.
Registration fees and deadlines are listed: 5k registration is $25 if postmarked on or before June 20 and $30 if postmarked after June 20 or on race day. Kid's Fun Run registration is $15 and remains open through July 3, 2026. The Virtual 5k fee is $20 and its registration closes on July 4, 2026. Awards are given to the top three runners by male and female in standard age groups from 9 & under through 65 & over; overall awards are given to the top two males and females. Walkers and Kid's Fun Run finishers receive separate awards. A $50 prize is offered for record-breakers in the 5k run/walk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.