Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile
From the Organizer
🚨 Heads up, Huntsville runners! 🚨
The Firecracker 5K entry fee increases April 30th — don’t wait to lock in your spot!
This year’s race is better than ever:
✅ USATF-certified 5K course
✅ NEW certified 1-Mile race – point-to-point, no turns, and flat as a pancake ⚡
✅ Post-race food & childcare provided by Morningside Baptist Church 🙌
The Firecracker 5K will be Huntsville’s go-to Independence Day Run.
Spots are filling fast — sign up now and celebrate the 4th with us the right way! 🎆🏃♂️
We are excited to bring you Huntsville's oldest and favorite local 4th of July Race!
Race start time is 7:00 a.m. at Morning Side Baptist Church. Woo hoo! We get to beat the heat.
The traditional post race food will be provided by the church in the followship hall as in the past
Great News! The church will also be providing child care from 6:45 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Volunteer:
Volunteer Here!
Packet Pick-up:
Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday, July 3rd from 12-5
Race day packet pick-up will be at Morningside Church from 6:00 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.
Race Course:
The race will start at Morningside Church, Aldridge Creek Greenway, and run out and back on the Aldridge Creek Greeenway. There will be one aid station on the course at the turnaround.
Post Race Food:
Home baked food from the church.
Finisher Medals - yes there will be finisher medals!
Technical Tanks for early registrations!
Awards
Age group awards will be provided by Fleet Feet & Swift Recovery.
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
91°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 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
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Days to train
- Race
- Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama 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 Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at 15001 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Jul 4, 2026