VARRA Firecracker 5k

Join VARRA on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM at Riverside Park for a fun 5k! The Sparkler Kids 1 Mile run is also returning and will begin at 8:15 AM to allow for kiddos to participate as well!

For $30, you can participate in this firecrackin' good time of a race! Prices increase to $35 on Monday, June 1 and will go up to $40 on race day, with registration ending at 7:15 AM race morning.

Paid VARRA members will receive a 20% discount, which is automatically applied at checkout.

Bib pickup will only be offered from 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM the morning of the race, Saturday, July 4th at Riverside Stadium. Bib assignment will happen during bib pickup at the check-in table. 

*Each participant must be physically present at the check-in table to receive their bibs. This prevents timing errors that can affect race results and awards.  No exceptions! Thank you for understanding.*

Race day parking is at the Riverside Stadium Parking Lot.

The race is chip timed with Overall Male, Overall Female, and age group awards 3 deep with 10 year age increments.

Weather: Every effort will be made to start the race on time. If there is rain, the run will still start at 7:30 AM. If there is lightning, the start will be delayed until the lightning passes and the run can begin safely, so please plan accordingly.

Sponsors are needed, so if you are interested in growing the local run community, please contact us at [email protected].