Firecracker 5K

🎆 Firecracker 5K Overview

Celebrate the 4th of July with the Firecracker 5K at the Riverside Park in Bryson City, NC. The race is followed by the Freedom Festival. There's fun for the whole family with events all day, and fireworks at night. You can add whitewater rafting, a train ride, or waterfall hikes. Make a big holiday in a small town.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Date: 2025-07-04
• Location: 101 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC
• Host: Rotary Club of Bryson City
• Course: Starts and finishes in historic Bryson City, meanders through Deep Creek Community: gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

👕 Registration Info

• Deadline: Register by May 31st to receive a commemorative race shirt.
• Shirt Availability: Shirts will not be available past this date.
• Packet Pickup: 7:00 am Onsite Registration and Packet Pick Up.
• Race Start Time: 8:00 am.

🏅 Age Groups & Awards

• Trophies: Overall male and female winners.
• Challenge Trophy: Beat the 2024 Overall male and female winners for a special trophy!
• Medals: Top 3 Male/Female Finishers in various age groups.
• Age Groups:
  • M/F Age 9 and younger
  • M/F age 10-14
  • M/F age 15-19
  • M/F age 20-29
  • M/F Age 30-39
  • M/F Age 40-49
  • M/F Age 50-59
  • M/F Age 60-69
  • M/F Age 70 plus

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the [official race page](https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/BrysonCity/BrysonCityFirecracker5K?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).