
From the Organizer
All proceeds benefit the
Dieterich Community Education Foundation.
All participants will be entered into a drawing, with the top prize being $100!
Event details and schedule
Registration: Dieterich Memorial Park Pavilion, the day of the event from 6:00 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00-$35.00
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
87°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newton, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
570 ft
Nearest Airport
DEC
Decatur Airport · 61 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Annual - Dieterich Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
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18 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Annual - Dieterich Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026