Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research

🎉 Welcome to the 42nd Anniversary of the Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research Run & Healthwalk.

🇺🇸 Celebrating America's 250th Birthday!

• Special Registration: The first 250 people to register will be able to register for $17.76!
• Registration Increase: After the first 250, the price goes to $25.00.

📝 5k Registration Fees:

• Through April 30th: $25
• May 1st to June 5th: $30
• June 6th to July 3rd: $35
• Race Day: $40

👦 Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run:

• Registration Fee: $15.00 through June 5th
• Price Increase: $20.00 June 6th through race morning
• All Finishers: Will receive a finishers medal.

📅 Date:

• When: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
• Firecracker 5k Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
• Fun Run Start Time: 7:30 a.m.

🏁 Course Description:

• Location: Starts and finishes at Mall St. Vincent Parking Lot (behind Sears).
• Route: Proceeds through historic South Highland Subdivision.
• Scenic Race: One of Shreveport’s oldest & most beautiful neighborhoods.

📦 Early Packet Pickup:

• June 25-26: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• June 27: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• June 28: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• June 29 to July 3: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

👕 Race Shirts:

• Choices: Short sleeve tee t-shirt or a tank top (adult sizes only).
• Selection: Please select the right item when registering.

🏅 Awards:

• Overall Winners: Male & Female winners receive $500 each.
• Runner-Up: 2nd Male & Female winners receive $250 each.
• Commemorative Mugs: First 101 men and First 100 female finishers.
• Special Bonus: First 10 finishers over 50 years win a mug.

💰 $2500 in Prize Money!

• Overall Winners: Male & Female receive $500 each.
• Runner-Up: Wins $250 each.
• Beat the Course Record: Win an additional $500!

🌭 Post Race Party:

• Food: Hot dogs, hamburgers, fresh fruit.
• Drinks: Ice cold Great Raft Beer and Ozarka water.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities:

• Help Us: If you want to volunteer, please contact Matt McVicar.
• Email: Run.SRM@gmail.com with the subject: Firecracker Volunteer.

📋 Refund & Race Entry Transfer Policy:

• Refund: 100% refund more than 30 days in advance: 50% within 30 days.
• Transfer: Allowed at least two weeks prior to race day with a $10 fee.
• Contact: run.srm@gmail.com for cancellations or transfers.

🔗 More Information:

Visit our website for full details!