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Leadville Firecracker 5K

Name: Leadville Firecracker 5K
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: Leadville

Leadville, United States • 4 Jul 2026

Leadville Firecracker 5K - July 4, 2026

The Leadville Firecracker 5K takes place in Leadville, Colorado on July 4. The course is a 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) loop that starts and finishes in downtown Leadville near West 5th and Harrison Avenue. Participants may run or walk the course. After the event, spectators can watch the Independence Day parade that follows downtown activities.

Bib pickup is available at the corner of Harrison Avenue and 5th Street on race morning. Proceeds from the event support Leadville youth athletics and recreation programs, including Children's Fishing Day and the Nordic team.

Registration details are published by the organizer. Adult entry is listed at $25, increasing to $30 after July 2. Youth entries for those 17 and under are free. Registration closes on Fri, Jul 3 at 11:59 PM MT.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5K
5K youth under 18

United States Colorado Leadville

Race information

Website

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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