Firecracker Fast 5K
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Event
The 2026 Firecracker Fast is a point-to-point 5K road race held on July 4, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The course starts at 6150 Kavanaugh Boulevard, runs along Kavanaugh Boulevard, passes the Little Rock Zoo and finishes on the east side of War Memorial Stadium. The race is organized by Fleet Feet Little Rock and the event has been held for 50 straight years. The event listing shows 60 participants registered.
Logistics and awards
There are no shuttles to the starting line before the race. Shuttles are provided to return participants to the starting line after the race. Commemorative race shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered participants. Registration for the 5K is shown at $34.09 (including a $4.09 processing fee). Registration policies state there will be no refunds and that Race Management may cancel or modify the event for unfavorable conditions; fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God."
Awards include Firecracker trophies for the first 50 male and first 50 female finishers, overall and masters prizes, medals for children 12 years old and under who complete the race, and age-division awards. Overall male, overall female, masters male and masters female receive a pair of Hoka shoes. Top three in each age group receive Fleet Feet Little Rock gift certificates (1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10). Age groups run from 9 & under up through 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.