
From the Organizer
This course has been officially measured as an official 5K distance. This is a very flat and fast course.
Race will be chip timed by Race Day Event Services.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. – Registration/Packet Pick Up
7:15 a.m. – 5K run begins
7:20 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun run begins
Awards given immediately following conclusion of 5K
Early Packet Pick-up will be available at the YMCA
July 2, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
July 3, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
REGISTER BY June 25th TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT!
$30.00 11 & over
$25.00 10 & under and 65+
$20.00 1M fun run, all ages
**Race day Registration add $5.00 to above fees
First place overall male/female winners will each receive a $30 gift certificate from Chicken Express.
Second place overall male/female winners will each receive a $15 gift certificate from Chicken Express.
Medals will be presented to all other age category winners.
Age categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
Special raffle prize $100 Visa Gift card from First National Bank
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
95°
Typical Low
73°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Granbury 5n, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
11,665
as of 2023
Elevation
781 ft
Nearest Airport
MWL
Mineral Wells Regional Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lake Granbury Kiwanis Firecracker 5K & 1M Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
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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)
Lake Granbury Kiwanis Firecracker 5K & 1M Fun Run
Jul 4, 2026