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Saturday, July 3rd, 2027
130 East Government Street, Pensacola FL
5K · 1 Mile
77–87°F · rain likely
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
81–92°F
dry
2025
76–92°F
dry
2024
79–84°F
rain
2023
80–88°F
dry
2022
78–82°F
dry
2021
76–82°F
rain
2020
76–85°F
dry
2019
77–89°F
dry
2018
79–84°F
dry
2017
78–87°F
dry
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About this race
The 2026 Firecracker 5K will be held in historic downtown Pensacola and benefits Ronald McDonald House Northwest Florida, Inc. The race starts and ends at Seville Quarter and invites both runners and walkers to join the fun. Celebrate our Fourth of July themed race by wearing your red, white, and blue! Following the 5K is the Kids Fun Run. Pick up your finisher's medal and grab a drink to enjoy giveaways and more at our McDonald's After Party inside Seville Quarter!
Registration Deadline: Please note that regular registration ends on Thursday, July 2nd at 11:59pm and late registration pricing of $50 will be in effect from Friday, July 3rd at 12:00AM until the race start time on Saturday, July 4th.
Packet Pickup: Please pick up your race packet on Friday, July 3rd from either 10:00am-1:00pm at Ronald McDonald House (5200 Bayou Boulevard Pensacola. FL 32503) or 4:00-7:00pm at Lili Marlene's within Seville Quarter (130 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502). Packet pickup is also available on race day from 6:00-6:45am within Seville Quarter.
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