O'Fallon Firecracker Run

JUL
4
2026
Celebrate Independence Day at the 42nd O'Fallon Firecracker Run. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 1 Mile fun run, all starting at CarShield Field. Participants get a commemorative shirt and medal, with awards for top finishers and stroller racers.
Sat 4 Jul 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Information

The O'Fallon Firecracker Run is hosted by the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce. It is an annual event taking place on July 4th. The 2026 event will be its 42nd edition.

Distances

The event features three different distances:

  • A 5K run
  • A 10K run
  • A 1 Mile fun run

Registration and Pricing

Registration prices for the 5K and 10K start at $36 and increase in stages, reaching $46 just before the event. Registration for the 1 Mile fun run starts at $26 and increases to $36. Processing fees are included in the displayed price.

Participant Perks

All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt. 5K and 10K finishers also receive a finisher medal. These finishers get live text results, a personalized results email, and a free video of their finish line moment. The event includes a Business Expo and access to a "Runners Only Area."

Logistics

The event is held at 900 TR Hughes Boulevard in O'Fallon, Missouri. Packet pickup is available at the O'Fallon Chamber offices on July 2nd and 3rd, or at CarShield Field on the morning of July 4th.

Awards

Awards are given for the 5K and 10K races. Both distances award the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three male and female finishers in various age groups. There are also awards for the top three stroller finishers in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
1 Mile Fun Run