Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- 15001 Bailey Cove Rd, 35803
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Faith & Community
- Family Friendly
Faith & Community
Family FriendlyGreat for: families
Perks & features
- Awards
- Food & Drink
- Medal
Awards
Food & Drink
MedalFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Jul 4, 7:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Mile
Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Jul 3, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
NEW THIS YEAR Certified 5K & 1 Mile!
This race sells out and we are making plans to adjust the course to accommodate more runners!
Register early...Registration opens January 1st.
We are excited to bring you Huntsville's oldest and favorite local 4th of July Race!
Race start time is 7:00 a.m. at Morning Side Baptist Church. Woo hoo! We get to beat the heat.
The traditional post race food will be provided by the church in the followship hall as in the past
Great News! The church will also be providing child care from 6:45 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Volunteer:
coming soon
Packet Pick-up:
Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Thursday, July 3rd from 12-5
Race day packet pick-up will be at Morningside Church from 6:00 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.
Race Course:
The race will start at Morningside Church, Aldridge Creek Greenway, and run out and back on the Aldridge Creek Greeenway. There will be one aid station on the course at the turnaround.
Post Race Food:
Home baked food from the church.
Finisher Medals - yes there will be finisher medals!
Technical Tanks for early registrations!
Awards
Age group awards will be provided by Fleet Feet & Swift Recovery.
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