Firecracker 5k - Mc Leansboro, IL
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
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About
The Firecracker 5k - Mc Leansboro, IL is an annual 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk with a kids' fun run in McLeansboro, Illinois, benefiting the Hamilton County cross-country team. On July 4, 2027, the 5K run starts at 8:00 a.m., the 5K walk at 8:01 a.m. and the half-mile Kid's Fun Run for children 10 and under at 9:10 a.m.
The paved course includes a few challenging hills and starts and finishes in the same spot. Awards go to the top participants in each age group, with prizes for record performances, and every child receives a finisher's prize. The event aims to support local athletics through community involvement in endurance sports.
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