Firecracker 5K Dallas

Event Overview

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

We can't wait to see you at the start line in 2026!

This race will sell out, please don't wait until the last minute if you wish to participate!

Race Details

Date: July 4, 2026

Location: 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX

Race URL: Firecracker 5K Dallas

Hosting Venue

• Location: Katy Trail Ice House
• Style: An Austin style beer garden and restaurant.
• Offerings: Fifty beers on tap, ranging from Texas Domestics to Regional and International Imports.
• Award: Best patio in Dallas with an open seating communal beer garden.

The Run

5K and 1M Fun Run - will take place on the beautiful Katy Trail. 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: T-shirts must be ordered ahead of time, and we cannot guess accurately who will register after we place the order and what size they might wish to receive.
• Finisher Medal: A medal awarded to finishers of the 5K.
• Virtual Race: 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: Thursday, July 2nd, 3pm-6pm
  • Day 2: Friday, July 3rd, 1pm-4pm 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.

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).
• 8:05am: 1M fun run & Dog Walk starts.
• 8:30am: Brunch starts.
• 9:00am: Awards Ceremony.
• 10:00am: Brunch Ends.

Course Notes

• Headphone Policy: The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged.
• Safety: Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel.
• Pet Policy: Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the 5K: pets are welcome in the 1M fun event.
• Minimum Age: The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 and no minimum age for the 1 mile.

Parking

There will be 70 VALET parking spots available at the venue. Other parking available in the Icehouse parking lot streets by the venue.

Awards

5K awards:

• Top Finisher: Overall Male and Female.
• Age Group Awards: 3 Top Male and Female Finishers in Age Groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• 1M fun run: Not timed, no awards, just fun.

Timing

The 5K is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. We will be using disposable timing tags for this event that you will receive with your bib at packet pickup. The 1M fun run will not be timed. Please wear your bib visibly on the FRONT for timing purposes.