Leadville Firecracker 5K
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Leadville Firecracker 5K
The Leadville Firecracker 5K takes place in Leadville, Colorado on July 4, 2026. The event offers a 5K distance with a separate youth category for participants 17 and under. The course starts and finishes in downtown Leadville near the corner of West 5th and Harrison Avenue.
Leadville is described as North America’s highest incorporated city, with an elevation above 10,000 feet. The event includes a community atmosphere and is scheduled so participants can watch the Independence Day parade afterwards.
Registration details are published for adults and youth. Adult registration is listed at $25 with an increased fee of $30 after July 2. Youth entries for those 17 and under are free. Registration closes on Friday, July 3 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. Bib pickup is available at the corner of Harrison Avenue and 5th Street.
Proceeds from the event benefit Leadville youth athletics and recreation programs, with examples including Children’s Fishing Day and the Nordic team. The organizer lists community-oriented uses for funds raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
