Pueblo's Firecracker 5k
Pueblo, United States • 4 Jul 2026
Event overview
Pueblo's Firecracker 5k takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. The event starts at the City Park Pavilion and follows the Arkansas River Trail. The advertised course distance is 3.1 miles. The race is organized by the Southern Colorado Runners Club, a nonprofit; proceeds and donations support the club's grants and charitable activities.
Entry and packet information
Online registration shows a total price of $21.14 (including a $2.14 fee). A youth rate of $10.54 is listed for ages 5 to 19. Packet pickup is available Thursday afternoon at Pueblo Subaru from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and on the race morning at City Park Pavilion from 6:30 am to 7:45 am.
Course and race-day services
The course runs along the Arkansas River Trail and includes one water station on course plus one at the finish. Course rules note that pets are not allowed. Strollers are permitted but participants are warned about dirt terrain and a narrow concrete hill; stroller users are advised to start at the back and to pass carefully on narrow sections.
Awards and on-site features
Finisher medals are provided for the first 350 registered finishers; additional placing medals are awarded by age group. There are prize contests for best red, white, and blue outfits, with four Stanley water bottle prizes noted. Event features include swag bags, music, booths, and a Kona Ice truck. The listed event location is 800 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.