Firecracker 5K Dallas

🎆 Welcome to the Firecracker 5K Dallas

Thank you for running with us and celebrating 4th of July!

📸 Photo Opportunities

• Find some: great photo HERE.
• Join us: We can't wait to see you at the start line in 2026!
• Registration: This race will sell out, please don't wait until the last minute if you wish to participate!

🏛️ Hosting Venue

• Location: Katy Trail Ice House
• Style: The Ice House is an Austin style beer garden and restaurant, located in the heart of uptown Dallas on the Katy Trail.
• Bar: A fifty-foot long bar boasts fifty beers on tap, ranging from Texas Domestics to Regional and International Imports on the draw.
• Awards: We have been awarded the best patio in Dallas with our open seating communal beer garden.

🏃 The Run

• Events: 5K and 1M Fun Run - will take place on the beautiful Katy Trail.
• Water Stops: Water stops will be available on the 5K course at mile 1 and mile 2.

🎁 The Swag

• Brunch Pass: All American hot dog and beer or mimosa for those over 21 years of age (must be 21 bring I.D.)
• Firecracker 5K T-shirt: (they are awesome but runners who wait until the last minute to register may not receive the size they want or may not receive a t-shirt at all.)
• Finisher Medal: All finishers will receive a medal.

🌐 Virtual Race

• Participants: Virtual participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal via mail during the week after the race.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early Packet Pickup:
• Day 1: July 2nd, 2pm-6pm
• Day 2: July 3rd, 2pm-5pm at Playtri Dallas, Hillside Village Shopping Center, 6465 E Mockingbird Ln #358, Dallas, TX 75214.
• Race Day Packet Pickup: July 4, 2026, 6:45am - 7:45am at the race site Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201.

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 6:45am - 7:45am: Late packet pickup
• 7:50am: Canine Costume Contest Winner Announced.
• 8:00am: 5K starts (no late starts will be allowed)
• 9:00am: Awards Ceremony

🛣️ Course Notes

• Music: The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged.
• Pets: Per USATF safety rules, no pets are allowed on the 5K: the minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6.

🚗 Parking

• Valet Parking: There will be 70 VALET parking spots available at the venue.
• Alternative: Other parking available in the other Icehouse parking lot streets by the venue.

🏆 Awards

• 5K awards: Top Finisher Overall Male and Female, Top Finisher Masters & Grand Masters Male and Female.
• Categories: 3 Top Male and Female Finishers in age groups from 14 & Under to 80+
• 1M fun run: Not timed, no awards, just fun.

⏱️ Timing

• Chip Timing: The 5K is a chip-timed event: each participant must wear a timing chip.
• 1M Fun Run: The 1M fun run will not be timed.
• Bib Placement: Please wear your bib visibly on the FRONT for timing purposes.

For more information, please visit the official race page: Firecracker 5K Dallas.