2026 Firecracker Fast 5K

2026 Firecracker Fast 5K

Come join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 50 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by the Little Rock Zoo and finish around the outside of War Memorial Stadium.

Firecracker trophies will be handed to the first 50 men and first 50 women finishers. Overall male/female and age division awards. Medals for all kids 12 years old and under who complete the race. Commemorative race shirts guaranteed for pre-registered participants.

This is a point-to-point race starting at 6150 Kavanaugh Blvd. and finishing on the East side of War Memorial Stadium. There are no shuttles to take you to the starting line before the race, but there are shuttles to take you back to the starting line after the race.

Awards

• Overall Male (Free pair of Hoka shoes)
• Overall Female (Free pair of Hoka shoes)
• Masters Male (Free pair of Hoka shoes)
• Masters Female (Free pair of Hoka shoes)
• Top 3 Male & Female in Each Age Group (Fleet Feet Little Rock Gift Certificates) - 1st Place: $25 | 2nd Place: $15 | 3rd Place: $10

Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+