25th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 5000 presented by Fleet Feet

🎉25th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 5000

Presented by Fleet Feet on 2025-07-04 at 100 Branson Landing, Branson, MO. For more details, visit the official race page.

🏃‍♂️Race Options

• Choose: 5K or fun run
• Location: Beautiful Lake Taneycomo, starting and finishing at the middle fountains on Branson Landing
• Course: The 5k is one loop, Fun Run Mile is on the boardwalk
• Deadline: June 23rd for guaranteed t-shirts and name on your bib

👥Team Information

• Teams: For 5K ONLY, runners must be paid 5k runners
• Captain: Team captain pays the team fee, team name, and password must be provided to team members
• Requirements: Minimum of 5 runners to complete a team: mixed or same-gender teams allowed
• Cost: Claim a team for $40.00, paid by the captain

🏆Awards

• Overall winners: 5k 1st Large Fireworks, male & female 125.00 Gift Card Award from Fleet Feet
• Masters: (40+) 5k 1st Place Large Fireworks for male & female
• Age Divisions: Overall champion awards for each of the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & up
• Fun Run: Champion 12-under male and female 1st place award and fireworks: finisher medal for all runners

🍦Post-Race Treats

• Finisher Medals: Available for all races
• Icream: Highland Dairy Ice Cream will be at the Finish Line
• Giveaways: Gift cards from Branson Landing Star Bucks and over $500.00 in prizes

📅Packet Pickup

• Date: July 2nd at Fleet Feet, 1254 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65804, 3pm to 5pm
• Alternative Pickup: July 3rd at Oscar's Famous Ribs, 302 Veterans Blvd, Branson, MO 65616, from 3pm to 6pm (first 50 runners receive a $5.00 voucher for Oscar's BBQ)
• Race Morning: July 4th from 6:15am to 7:15am at Branson Landing At The Fountains

🌍Virtual Participation

• Fun Run: Runners can participate in a virtual 5k 10k
• Awards: Will be mailed out for virtual races: trophies and medals sent but no fireworks
• Results: Runners have one week to submit their race results for the Fun Run mile, 5k or 10k (virtual only)