From the Organizer
The Fit Time 365 Nutriton Firecracker 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run event offers a great challenge to local runners and walkers.
The 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run will take place on Saturday July 5 , 2025, through historic downtown Monroe. The 1K will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K will follow with warm-ups starting at 7:45 a.m.
Take in all the scenery as you pass by locally owned and favored restaurants and historic sites. This event is your chance to get out and walk or run through your favorite downtown Monroe spots at your own pace for a great cause. The 5k will include chip-timed bibs and medals for overall males and females.
The cost is only $30 for the 5K and the 1K is $30 and the first 100 participants who sign up will be guaranteed to receive their event t-shirt. Kids 10 years and under can participate for free. However, they must be accompanied by a 5k registered adult (Kids will not receive a t-shirt, bib, or medal unless they have a paid registration). A portion of the proceeds will go to The Chennault Aviation and Military Museum and The Black Creatives Circle of North Louisiana.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in respective age groups will receive medals. Your race entry will include this years race t-shirt guaranteed for online registration until June 28th, 2025. Race day registration begins at 6:00 a.m. at Fit Time 365 Nutrition 701 North 4th Street Monroe, LA 71201.
Race begins at 7:30 AM
Awards will be given for the following Age groups:
Male and Female
1st Overall
1st, 2nd
19- Under
20 -29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70- Over
30-34 35-39
40-44 45-49
50-54 55-59
60-64 65-69
70 and over
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE $30 CLOSES: July 4th at 11pm.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $35
Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the race course.
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
93°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monroe Delta Cc, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Monroe, LA
Population
47,241
as of 2023
City Elevation
75 ft
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Fit Time 365 Nutrition Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 701 North 4th Street, Monroe, LA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fit Time 365 Nutrition Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Fit Time 365 Nutrition Firecracker 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Monroe, Louisiana 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 Fit Time 365 Nutrition Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Monroe, Louisiana at 701 North 4th Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fit Time 365 Nutrition Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fit Time 365 Nutrition Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026