Pueblo's Firecracker 5k

Event details

Pueblo's Firecracker 5k takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Pueblo, CO (800 Goodnight Ave., 81005). The event is organized by the Southern Colorado Runners Club and directs proceeds and donations to local running, outdoors, and youth community grants. Published registration pricing for the event is $21.14 (includes a $2.14 fee); a youth rate of $10.54 is listed for ages 5 to 19. Registration closes on July 4, 2026. Event features listed by the organizer include swag bags, music, vendor booths, a Kona Ice truck, prize contests for best red, white, and blue outfits, and awards for top age-group finishers.

Course and logistics

The race starts at Pueblo city park pavilion and follows the Arkansas River Trail. The course distance is 3.1 miles. Water is available at one station along the course and at the finish line. Course rules note that pets are not allowed. Strollers are permitted but participants should expect dirt terrain and a narrow concrete hill to descend and ascend; organizers recommend that stroller users start toward the back and advise careful passing and not running side by side on narrow pathways. Packet pickup is available the afternoon before at Pueblo Subaru and on race morning at the City Park Pavilion. Finisher medals are provided for the first 350 registered participants, and additional age-based placing medals are awarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.