From the Organizer
Celebrate the 4th of July in Springfield, South Dakota. Our 5k route traverses the streets of Springfield, passing by the scenic Missouri River and over the bike trail. The route begins and ends near the intersection of 9th Street and College Street.
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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tyndall, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,351 ft
Nearest Airport
FSD
Sioux Falls Regional Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Firecracker 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Czech Days Kolache Krawl 5K Run/Walk
13 miles away
5K Color Run & Walk
50 miles away
Menno Road Race
31 miles away
Founding Fathers 5K Run & Walk
51 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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)
Firecracker 5k
Jul 4, 2026