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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
College Station, TX
Century Square Dr., 77840
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run, celebrate, and enjoy a festive Fourth of July 5K with an after-party featuring watermelon and beer, plus patriotic costumes.

  • Fun
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Firecracker 5K in College Station, TX. This festive event invites runners to enjoy a fairly flat course on sidewalks, followed by a lively after-party. Embrace the holiday spirit by dressing in American-themed costumes and attire, then cool down with classic 4th of July treats like watermelon and beer. It's a wonderful way to combine your love for running with patriotic celebration.

What to expect

  • A fairly flat course on sidewalks.
  • An after-party with 4th of July staples like watermelon and beer.
  • Runners are encouraged to wear American-themed costumes.

Standout details

  • 4th of July themed event
  • Post-race party with watermelon and beer
  • Encouraged patriotic costumes
  • Chip timing included

Perks & features

  • After-Party

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The course

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From the organizer

Firecracker 5k (with a Party Afterwards!!)

Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun!

Date: July 4th

Time: Packet pickup will be July 3rd at Brazos Running Co and July 4th from 7-7:50am.  Race will start at 8:00am

Location: Century Square shopping center on the green

Route:   A Map will be posted.  It is a fairly flat course on sidewalk.

Price:    $25 through Monday (May 19) then $30 - This will include your shirt or Richardson 112 hat (Shirt/hat cutoff is 6/26) and chip timing.

The After Party: The party will include 4th of July staples such as watermelon and beer. To maintain a great and fun atmosphere for this great holiday, runners are encouraged to dress in American-themed costumes and attire.  We have addressed the watermelon issues we had last year.

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