28th Annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk & ½ Mile Kid's Fun Run
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 (Rain or Shine)
Time: 8:00 A.M. – 5K Run | 8:01 A.M. – 5K Walk | 9:15 A.M. – ½ Mile Kid’s Fun Run
Location: East Hull Street, Mc Leansboro, IL, US, 62859 (Behind Hamilton County East Side School)
Proceeds benefit: The Hamilton County Cross Country Team
Packet Pickup: 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at the Race Site.
Registration Fees (includes T-Shirt*):
- 5K Run/Walk: $25.00 – Postmarked on or before June 20th
- 5K Run/Walk: $30.00 – Postmarked after June 20th or Day of the Race
- Kid’s Fun Run (½ Mile): $15.00 – Registration open till 8:45 A.M. Day of the Race
Discounts: Pre-registered River to River Runner’s Club Members receive a $5.00 discount (Must register on Runsignup.com or by mail to receive a discount).
Course Description: Very flat (except for 2 moderately hard hills), fast, all asphalt course.
Awards:
5K Run/Walk: Awards to the top three runners (male and female) in each age group. Overall awards to the top two males and females. $50 prize for record-breakers (Men/Women).
Kid's ½ Mile Fun Run (Ages 10 & Under): Each finisher receives a finisher’s award.
Top 3 Walkers will receive awards (Male/Female) and 1st place in ten-year age groups.
Records:
Run Records: Kate Bushue - 17:51.0 (2021), Dylon Nalley - 15:09.23 (2024)
Walk Records: Tom Champion - 31:01.1 (2021), Shirley Fearheiley - 31:58 (2015)
*T-Shirt availability not guaranteed for registrations after June 20th for 5K and after 8:45 AM on race day for Kid's Fun Run.