52nd Lake Jackson Firecracker 4
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
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Race feel
Join the 51st annual Firecracker 4 for a festive July 4th run or walk, supporting local charities and featuring a free Kids Run.
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Family FriendlyPast race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Comfortable field
232 4 Miles finishers in 2025. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
40:51
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 24:57.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 49% women and 51% men in rows with usable gender data.
Quick read
For the 4 Miles in 2025, this looks like a comfortable field: 232 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 40:51. The quicker front of the field averaged about 24:57. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Miles | 2025 | 232 | 40:51 | 42:40 | 24:57 | 22:01 / 24:08 |
Last summary update: Apr 29, 2026
From the organizer
The Firecracker 4 is a 4-mile run and 2-mile walk.
Race Information Date: Saturday July 4, 2026
Time: Start time 7:30 A.M.
Location: Dunbar Park
Address: 803 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
Course Cautions:
The course is open to vehicular traffic on the roads. There will be plenty of room for both runners and vehicles, but there won’t be much traffic at the time of the race.
Time Limit:
The race starts at 7:30 AM and closes at 9:00 AM.
Shirts, Awards, Post Race:
Overall and Age group awards! Overall and Masters, Top 3 in age group awards for 14 & under, 15-19, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70+’s Post Race Food and Drinks Shirts are not included in race fees Aid Stations:
There will be water available at the 1 mile, just past the 2nd mile, and at the 3rd mile points on the course. Toilets are located at the start of the race near the pavilion.
Packet Pick Up:
Friday, July 3: 4PM to 7PM at Dunbar Park Pavillion
Saturday, July 4: 6:00-7:00am at Dunbar Park Pavilion
Kids Run The Kids Run will begin at 7:15. Free T-shirts and finisher medals to all participants.
The Kids Run is open to kids 12 and under. Kids 7-12 run is 1000 meters and the kids 6 and under run is 500 meters.
Proceeds from the race will go to District 2S4 Lions Charities, a 501c3 organization.
Awards
Food & Drink
Medal
Shirt