Firecracker 5K

🎆 Race Overview

Celebrate the 4th of July with the Firecracker 5K at the Riverside Park in Bryson City, NC. The race is followed by the Freedom Festival. There':s fun for the whole family with events all day, and fireworks at night. You can add whitewater rafting, a train ride, or waterfall hikes. Make a big holiday in a small town.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• Date: 2025-07-04
• Location: 101 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC
• Hosted by: The Rotary Club of Bryson City
• Course: Starts and finishes in historic Bryson City and meanders through Deep Creek Community, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

🗓️ Registration Info

• Deadline: Register by June 10th to receive a commemorative race shirt. Shirts will not be available past this date.
• Onsite Registration: July 3rd 3:00 - 7:00 pm at BC Outdoors, 169 Main Street, Bryson City, NC
• Onsite Registration: July 4th 7:00 - 7:45 am at 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC
• Race Start: 8:00 am

🏅 Awards & Age Groups

• Trophies: Overall male and female winners
• Challenge Trophy: If you':re fast enough to beat the 2024 overall male and female winners!
• Medals: To the Top 3 Male/Female Finishers in the following Age Groups:
• Age Groups: M/F Ages 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and above

🌐 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Firecracker 5K Race Page.