Firecracker 5k/1-Mile Fun Run

Race Start Times

5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Race will begin at 8:30am

Race Location

Kenosha Library Park 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI 53140

Parking

• Public parking: Public parking lots and on-street parking.
• Follow signs: Please follow all posted signs and do not park in unauthorized lots, because you will be towed.

Race Course

• Certification: This closed race course is USATF certified.
• Location: Runs along Kenosha’s scenic lake front harbor and historic district.
• Water stations: There are 3 water stations for runner safety.
• Course map: For a detailed course map please visit: www.kenoshaymca.org/specialevents/firecracker

Race Timing

ONLY THE 5K IS CHIP TIMED. The chip is located on the bib. To ensure the most accurate time, the bibs must be worn front and center on your t-shirt.

Race SWAG

T-shirts & participant medals to the first 600 entrants, sorry size cannot be guaranteed. Size preferences will be given in order of registration date, so register early!

Prices

Prices are for both races, regardless of age.

Pre-registration (Online ONLY)

• $23: March 1st-31st (Early Bird)
• $28: April 1st-April 30th
• $33: May 1st - May 31st
• $38: June 1st - June 25th
• No registration: on June 26th

"Last Chance" Registration

$48 (in-person at the Kenosha YMCA only) on Saturday June 27th 9am-2pm. No Race Day Registration

Refund Policy

Race entry fees are non-refundable.

Packet Pick-up Options

• Saturday, June 27th: from 9:00am - 2:00pm at the Kenosha YMCA (7101 53rd St., Kenosha, WI, 53144)
• Sunday, June 28th: (Race Day), 7:00-8:00am in Library Park. (711 59th Pl., Kenosha, WI 53140)

Awards

Awards Ceremony: Held immediately after the race. Awards for 5K ONLY. Trophies awarded to the male & female winner. Award Medals to top 3 male/female in both races for 14 & under, 5 year age groups, and 80+. Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Finisher medals will be available at the Finish Line after the Race. Awards will not be mailed out: they will be available for pick-up at the Kenosha Y Member Service Desk until Sunday, July 14th.

Results

No more waiting for results: runners will be able to see live posted results online! Results URL will be provided the day of the race. Individual results will also be posted online at www.kenoshaymca.org (after race completion). Overall results are printed in the Kenosha News.

Timing

This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.

Other Accommodations

Contact Kenosha Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800.654.7309 or www.visitkenosha.com.

Additional Information

Visit www.kenoshaymca.org or call 262.654.9622 ext. 235.

General Race Guidelines

1. All race decisions of the Firecracker officials prevail on event day.
2. All Runners age 10 and under must be accompanied by a registered "Running Buddy."
3. Runners must wear their bib numbers on front of their bodies.
4. For your safety, headsets and ear buds are highly discouraged.
5. No bicycles, roller-skates/blades or skateboards. Baby strollers allowed in 5K and 1 Mile and must stay behind runners: please no dogs.
6. No unauthorized assistance or unsportsmanlike conduct. No foul, harsh, argumentative language or actions directed at officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes.
7. Each participant should be checked by a physician prior to competing, as stated in the waiver form.
8. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed in the park.
9. Participants are responsible for following the course and all directional signage & arrows provided to them: any deviation from the course disqualifies you from award categories.
10. RACE DAY WEATHER POLICY: The primary goal of the Kenosha YMCA is to ensure a safe event.