
From the Organizer
Saturday, July 4 | Brentwood, TN
Start your Independence Day with a Brentwood tradition! 🇺🇸 Join us for the 27th Annual Andrews Cadillac Firecracker 5K, hosted by the Brentwood Family YMCA and benefiting the Brentwood Family YMCA.
The certified, chip-timed 5K kicks off at 7:30 AM from Andrews Cadillac and features a scenic road course perfect for runners chasing a PR and walkers looking to celebrate the Fourth in an active way. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, and the course is stroller- and pet-friendly!
Luken Kids Fun Run 1K
At 7:00 AM, kids ages 12 and under can take part in the Luken Kids Fun Run 1K — a fun and festive way to get the whole family involved.
Swag & Awards
All participants receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal.
Awards include:
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
Top Overall Masters (40+)
Top Overall Grand Masters (50+)
Top Overall Senior Grand Masters (60+)
Post-Race Celebration
Stick around for a fun, family-friendly celebration featuring a balloon artist, Captain America, inflatables, snow cones, popcorn, face painting, and local vendors.
Registration & Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup: July 3, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Brentwood Family YMCA
Race morning packet pickup: July 4, starting at 6:00 AM at Andrews Cadillac
There’s no better way to kick off your Fourth of July than with fitness, family, and community spirit. We’ll see you at the starting line! 🇺🇸🏃♀️
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
66°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brentwood, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
45,272
as of 2023
Elevation
701 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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27th Annual Andrews Cadillac Firecracker 5K
Jul 4, 2026