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Saturday, July 3rd, 2027
South Shore Clubhouse, Belmont NC
1 Mile · 5K
71–90°F · some rain risk
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2026
76–97°F
dry
2025
71–88°F
dry
2024
67–90°F
dry
2023
73–94°F
dry
2022
71–92°F
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2021
63–86°F
dry
2020
70–92°F
dry
2019
72–93°F
dry
2018
74–95°F
dry
2017
71–90°F
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About this race
McLean Firecracker 5K & Kids Run
Saturday, July 4 | 7:30 AM | South Shore Clubhouse (Parking lot near 229 Seven Oaks Landing
Belmont, NC 28012)
Kick off your Fourth of July with a fun, festive run for a great cause!
Join us for the McLean Firecracker 5K & Kids Run, a neighborhood celebration supporting Team for Kids, which helps provide free youth races and fitness programs to kids across the country.
This event is all about community, movement, and giving back, whether you run, jog, walk, or cheer from the sidelines.
Race Options
1-Mile Kids Fun Run – perfect for younger runners
5K Fun Run – for older kids and adults
No timing chips. No pressure.
Schedule
7:15 AM – Check-in opens
7:30 AM – 1-Mile Kids Fun Run starts
7:50 AM – 5K starts
Entry Fee
Donation only!
Every dollar raised goes directly to Team for Kids.
Dress Code
Rock your best red, white, and blue!
Festive outfits, stars, stripes, tutus, bonus points for creativity.
Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for a few helpers to keep the course safe and cheer runners on.
If you can help, please comment or send a message!
Course Info
The course will start and finish at the neighborhood clubhouse and be 1 loop for the 1 mile route and 3 loops for the 5K. Refer to the course tab for the exact route information.
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