26th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 5000 presented by Fleet Feet
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A festive Fourth of July run along Lake Taneycomo, featuring a 5K, fun run, team competition, and fireworks awards.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
FestiveCelebrate the Fourth of July with the 26th Annual Firecracker 5000 in Branson, MO. This event offers a 5K and a fun run mile, taking you along the beautiful Lake Taneycomo. Runners can enjoy a festive atmosphere with fireworks awards, team competitions, and a finisher medal for all. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a scenic run and celebrate the holiday with community spirit.
What to expect
- - Run a scenic course along Lake Taneycomo, starting and finishing at Branson Landing.
- - Compete for overall and age group awards, or enjoy the fun run.
- - Celebrate with finisher medals for all, ice cream, and a chance for fireworks awards.
Standout details
- Beautiful Lake Taneycomo course
- Festive July 4th celebration
- Finisher medal for all participants
- Ice cream at the finish line
Perks & features
- Awards
- Medal
Awards
MedalFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Solid Challenge
Typical course trends
- Typically hilly
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
1 Mile
1 option · closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
2mo 4d 7h 54m leftFLEET FEET MILE FUN RUN
Closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT · From $22.20
5K
1 option · closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
2mo 4d 7h 54m leftFLEET FEET 5K
Closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT · From $27.50
Other options
1 option · closes Jul 4, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
2mo 5d 23m leftFLEET FEET Out of town 5k 10k Virtual
Closes Jul 4, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT · From $43.40
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
Choose the 5K,or fun run
5k starts at 7:30am with the Mile
Mile Runners will have their own timing mats
Run along the beautiful Lake Taneycomo, starting and finishing at the middle fountains on Branson Landing.
The 5k is one loop, Fun Run Mile is on the Landing down and back
TEAMS....... If you want to make a team ( 5K ONLY ) Runners must be paid 5k runners ..... (Online) team captain will pay team fee, then runners can add to that team... ( captain must tell team members team name and password ) For new runners signing up on race day once you have entered into the race you will be given a bib number you will claim your team...Team captain will fill out form with team name and runners bib numbers ...takes at least 5 runners to complete a team. A team can be all the same gender or mixed. To claim a team is $40.00 for the team paid by captain. Already paid 5k runners can join team ... Team Trophy and fireworks as award. NEW FINISHER MEDAL ->
Awards: Overall winners: 5k 1st Large Fireworks, • (male & female) 125.00 Gift Card Award from Fleet Feet
Awards to Masters (40+) male & female: 5k 1st Place Large Fireworks
Overall champion trophy and fireworks in the following age divisions male & female: 10 & under, 11-14, 15- 19, 20-29, 30--39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & up
Mile Fun Run Champion 12-under male and female 1st place award and fireworks … and finisher medal for all runners
We will have finisher medals for all races 1st 800 runners
Highland Dairy Ice Cream will be at the Finish Line passing out ice cream cones / bars / orange push ups
Giveaways ..... Gift cards from Branson Landing Star Bucks and Fireworks over $500.00 in prizes
Packet pick up will be July 2nd Fleet Feet 1254 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65804 3pm to 5pm
July 3rd Oscar's Famous Ribs 302 Veterans Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
3pm to 6pm Pick your packet up on July 3rd receive a $5.00 voucher for Oscar's BBQ First 50 Runners
PPU also Race Morning July 4th 6:15am to 7:15am Branson Landing At The Fountains
Out Of Town 5k 10k virtual is a separate race awards and t-shirts will be mailed out. Only Trophies and medals no fireworks will be mailed out
Runners will have until 7/12 to turn in their race results for the Fun Run mile, 5k or 10k these races are virtual only. Times will be posted and t-shirts / awards will be mailed out on Monday 7/13