Firecracker 5K Dallas SOLD OUT

Race Information

The event is now sold out. If you did not get to sign up, we hope you can join us next year!

Thank you for running with us and celebrating 4th of July!

We can't wait to see you at the start line in 2026!

Event Details

• Date: July 4, 2026
• Location: 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX
• Race URL: Firecracker 5K Dallas
• Photo Link: great photo HERE.

Hosting Venue

Katy Trail Ice House

The Ice House is an Austin style beer garden and restaurant, located in the heart of uptown Dallas on the Katy Trail. A fifty foot long bar boasts fifty beers on tap, ranging from Texas Domestics to Regional and International Imports on the draw. We have been awarded the best patio in Dallas with our open seating communal beer garden.

The Run

• Distance: 5K and 1M Fun Run
• Course: Will take place on the beautiful Katy Trail.
• Water Stops: Available on the 5K course at mile 1 and mile 2.

The Swag

• Brunch Pass: All American hot dog and beer or mimosa for those over 21 years of age (must be 21 bring I.D.)
• Firecracker 5K T-shirt: Runners who register last minute may not receive their desired size or t-shirt.
• Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a medal upon completion.

Virtual Race

Virtual participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal via mail during the week after the race.

Packet Pickup

• EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Thursday, July 2nd, 3pm-6pm & Friday, July 3rd, 1pm-4pm at Playtri Dallas, Hillside Village Shopping Center.
• RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: July 4, 2026, 6:45am - 7:45am at the race site Katy Trail Ice House.

Race Day Schedule

• 6:45am - 7:45am: Late packet pickup
• 8:00am: 5K starts (no late starts will be allowed)
• 8:05am: 1M fun run & Dog Walk starts
• 9:00am: Awards Ceremony

Course Notes

The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged. For safety, race management encourages a headphone-free environment.

No pets are allowed on the 5K. Strollers are allowed in the event. Pets are welcome in the 1M fun event.

The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 and no minimum age for the 1 mile. Race Day Management reserves the right to change any event course at any time.

Parking

There will be 70 VALET parking spots available at the venue. Other parking is available in the other Icehouse parking lot and streets by the venue.

Awards

5K awards:

• Top Finisher Overall Male and Female
• Top Finisher Masters & Grand Masters Male and Female
• 3 Top Male and Female Finishers in Age Groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

1M fun run is not timed, no awards, just fun.

Timing

The 5K is a chip-timed event, and each participant will be required to wear a timing chip to be counted in the results. The 1M fun run will not be timed. Please wear your bib visibly on the FRONT for timing purposes.