Leadville Firecracker 5K
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Firecracker 5K
The Firecracker 5K is an Independence Day community race in Leadville, described as North America’s highest incorporated city. Participants may walk or run the 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) course that begins and finishes in downtown Leadville at the corner of 5th and Harrison Avenue. The event is presented as a family-friendly activity held above 10,000 feet.
Entry information notes an adult registration fee of $25 while youth aged 17 and under may enter free. The event includes a post-race raffle and coincides with the town’s Independence Day parade. Proceeds support local youth athletics and recreation programs, including Children’s Fishing Day, Skyline Little League, and Leadville Nordic.
The race has recorded results across many years, with archives listing editions from 2007 through 2025; the 2020 edition was cancelled due to COVID. Directions indicate the downtown start and finish at 5th and Harrison Avenue. Organizational and proceeds details emphasize community benefit rather than competitive qualifiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
