Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 110 N Franklin St, Corydon, IA
- Distance
- 1 Mile
- Price
- $20
From the Organizer
A one-mile race to celebrate the 4th of July in Corydon, Iowa! Open to all runners and walkers of any age. Featuring medals for the top 3 finishers of each gender, a prediction contest (no watches/phones allowed!) and an award for "most patriotic" runner!
All entry fees and donations will go to support the Wayne JH/HS Cross Country Program and Corydon's Fast and Furious Run Club.
Medals will be given out to the top 3 overall finishers in each general (no age-group categories)
We will also have a prediction contest where all entrants will give a predicted time (given during on-site bib pick up or registration) and the closest guess will earn a medal.
We will also give a medal to the most patriotic runner, so dress up and show your love of America during this event!.
Start and finish lines will be on the Corydon Square, near the Wayne Theater. (110 N. Franklin St, Corydon)
COURSE MAP CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: FIRECRACKER MILE ROUTE
All entrants will be guaranteed a shirt and their size ordered if you registered by midnight on 6/25/26. All entries after that date will NOT be guaranteed a shirt or a size. Instead you will be given a shirt based on availability.
Online registration ends at noon on Friday, July 3rd. Race day registration will be available from 7:30 - 8:15 am on Saturday, July 4th. Shirt availability is NOT guaranteed for any race day entries.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allerton, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Corydon, IA
City Elevation
1,059 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 110 N Franklin St, Corydon, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile?
- Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile is a running race held in Corydon, Iowa on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Corydon, Iowa at 110 N Franklin St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile
Jul 4, 2026