FireKracker 5k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM MDT

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Course feel, difficulty, and community fit are being added to this listing. Check back, and always confirm details on the official registration page.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM MDT · From $7.08
Opens Feb 7, 2026, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
5K
Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 AM MDT · From $33.70
Opens Feb 7, 2026, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM MST
5K
Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 AM MDT · From $33.70
Opens Feb 7, 2026, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM MST

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

From the organizer

Friday July 4th, 2026!

Walk ⭐️ Jog ⭐️ Run ⭐️ Race

Kick off your holiday festivities with a 5k in City Park, Fort Collins

Schedule:

Friday, July 3rd: Early Packet Pickup 2:00-6:00 pm Location: TBA

Race Day - Saturday July 4th:

6:15-7:15 am - Packet Pickup & Registration

7:27 am - National Anthem

7:30 am - FireKracker 5k Start

8:30 am - Elite 5k Start

9:00 am - Kids 1-Mile Start

9:30 am - Awards Ceremony

10:00 am - CIty of Fort Collins Independence Day Parade

9:30 pm - City of Fort Collins Fireworks Display

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