VARRA Firecracker 5k
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Victoria, TX
- Riverside Stadium Parking Lot Memorial Drive, 77901
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Kick off your Fourth of July with a festive, chip-timed 5K and a kids' fun run, complete with awards for top finishers.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Celebrate the Fourth of July with the VARRA Firecracker 5k in Victoria, TX. This chip-timed event offers a spirited start to your holiday, featuring a 5K race for adults and the Sparkler Kids 1 Mile run for younger participants. Compete for overall and age group awards, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere at Riverside Park. It's a wonderful opportunity to join the local running community for a fun, timed race on a special day.
What to expect
- Run a chip-timed 5K with competitive age group and overall awards.
- Younger runners can enjoy the Sparkler Kids 1 Mile run.
- Experience a festive atmosphere perfect for a holiday morning.
Standout details
- July 4th celebration
- Sparkler Kids 1 Mile run
- Chip-timed 5K
- Overall & age group awards
Perks & features
- Awards
- Chip Timed
Awards
Chip TimedFrom 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.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 8:15 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 2:27 AM CST · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 3:29 AM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Jul 4, 2025, 1:59 PM CDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Join VARRA on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM at Riverside Park for a fun 5k! This year, the Sparkler Kids 1 Mile run will begin at 8:15 AM to allow for kiddos to participate in the fun as well!
For $30, you can participate in this firecrackin' good time of a race! Prices increase to $35 on Monday, June 1 and will go up to $40 on race day. Registration will end at 7:15 AM race morning. Paid VARRA members will receive a 20% discount, which is automatically applied at checkout.
Packet pickup will only be offered from 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM the morning of the race, Saturday, July 4th at Riverside Stadium. Bib assignment will happen during packet pickup at the check-in table setup with volunteers.
Race day parking is at the Riverside Stadium Parking Lot.
The race is chip timed with Overall Male, Overall Female, and age group awards 3 deep with 10 year age increments.
Sponsors are needed, so if you are interested in growing the local run community, please contact us at varrainfo@gmail.com.
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