Firecracker 5K/10K
Firecracker 5K/10K is a running race on July 4, 2027 in Bryson City, NC, with entry fees from $42 to $45.
- Date
- July 4, 2027 (346 days to go)
- Location
- 101 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC
- Price
- $42–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate the 4th of July with the Firecracker 5K/10K at the Riverside Park in Bryson City, NC. The race is followed by the Freedom Festival. There's fun for the whole family with events all day, and fireworks at night. You can add whitewater rafting, a train ride, or waterfall hikes. Make a big holiday in a small town.
The Rotary Club of Bryson City hosts the 38th Annual 5K with a course that starts and finishes in the historic town of Bryson City, and meanders through Deep Creek Community, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Register by June 10th to receive a commemorative race shirt. For registrations after this date, we cannot guarantee we will not run out or not have your size.
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bryson City 4, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bryson City, NC
Population
1,676
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,074 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Firecracker 5K/10K
Jul 4, 2027