In 266 days · Sun, Jul 4, 2027
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When
Sunday, July 4th, 2027
Where
101 Mitchell St, Bryson City NC
Distances
5K · 10K
Typical weather
59–79°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
62–82°F
dry
2025
56–80°F
dry
2024
59–85°F
dry
2023
59–81°F
dry
2022
61–82°F
rain
2021
45–76°F
dry
2020
61–80°F
dry
2019
61–79°F
dry
2018
58–83°F
dry
2017
57–73°F
rain
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About this race
Celebrate the 4th of July with the Firecracker 5K/10K at the Riverside Park in Bryson City, NC. The race is followed by the Freedom Festival. There's fun for the whole family with events all day, and fireworks at night. You can add whitewater rafting, a train ride, or waterfall hikes. Make a big holiday in a small town.
The Rotary Club of Bryson City hosts the 38th Annual 5K with a course that starts and finishes in the historic town of Bryson City, and meanders through Deep Creek Community, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Register by June 10th to receive a commemorative race shirt. For registrations after this date, we cannot guarantee we will not run out or not have your size.
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