3127 Routh St, Dallas TX
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
🎉 Firecracker 5K Dallas
Thank you for running with us and celebrating 4th of July!
📸 Photo Opportunities
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🗓️ Event Details
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!
🏟️ Hosting Venue
- Location: 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
- Distance: 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: T-shirts must be ordered ahead of time. Runners who wait until the last minute may not receive the size they want or a t-shirt at all.
- Finisher Medal: All finishers will receive a medal for their participation.
🏅 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: 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. Dress up your pup and come on for a walk!
- 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 (Must be present to receive awards: awards cannot be mailed)
⚠️ Course Notes
- Music Devices: The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged.
- Pets: 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 other Icehouse parking lot streets by the venue.
🏆 Awards
5K awards:
- Top Finisher: Overall Male and Female
- Top Finisher Masters: Male and Female
- Age Groups: 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 is 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.
📍 Event Location
The race will be held at Katy Trail Ice House, located at 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201.
For more information, visit the official race page.
