26th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 5000 presented by Fleet Feet 2026

The race.

The 26th Annual Firecracker 5000 presented by Fleet Feet takes place July 4, 2026, in Branson, Missouri. Runners can choose from a 1-mile fun run starting at 7:30 a.m., a 5K (one loop), or a 6.2-mile race, all starting and finishing at the fountains on Branson Landing along Lake Taneycomo. Virtual options for 5K and 10K distances are also available, with results due by July 12. Packet pickup occurs July 2 (Fleet Feet, Springfield) and July 3 (Oscar's Famous Ribs, Branson), with race-morning pickup on July 4 from 6:15–7:15 a.m. All finishers receive medals; the first 800 registrants signing up by June 21 receive guaranteed t-shirts. Awards include age-group trophies and fireworks for in-person races, plus gift cards and refreshments from local vendors at the finish line.