450 E Hull St, Mc Leansboro IL
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
28th Annual Firecracker 5K Run / Walk
8:00 A.M.
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 (Rain or Shine)
Proceeds Benefiting
- Organization: Hamilton County Cross Country Team
- Website: Visit here for more information
Race Times
- 5K Run: 8:00 A.M.
- 5K Walk: 8:01 A.M.
- Kid’s Fun Run: 9:15 A.M. (½ Mile)
Packet Pick Up
- When: 7:00 A.M. till 7:45 A.M. on Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- Where: Race Site
Registration Fees
- 5K Fee: $25 - Postmarked on or before June 20th
- 5K Late Fee: $30 - Postmarked after June 20th or day of the race
- Kid’s Fun Run Fee: $15 - Registration open till 8:45 A.M. on day of the race
- Discount: Pre-registered River to River Runner’s Club Members receive a $5.00 discount
Location
- Address: 450 E Hull St, Mc Leansboro, IL
- Details: Behind Hamilton County East Side School
- Start/Finish: Race starts and finishes in the same general area
Course Description
- Terrain: Very flat with 2 moderately hard hills
- Surface: Fast, all asphalt course
Awards
- Age Group Awards: Top three runners, male and female, in each age group (9 & under to 65 & over)
- Overall Awards: Top two males and females receive recognition
- Record Breakers: $50 prize for breaking records in the 5K run/walk
- Walkers Awards: The top 3 walkers will receive awards (male/female)
Kid’s Fun Run
- Eligibility: Ages 10 & under
- Awards: Each finisher receives a finishers award
Records
Walk Records:
- Tom Champion - 31:01.1 (2021)
- Shirley Fearheiley - 31:58 (2015)
Run Records:
- Kate Bushue - 17:51.0 (2021)
- Dylon Nalley - 15:09.23 (2024)
Further Information
For registration and additional details, please visit this link.
