2026 GCR Firecracker 5K
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About the Race
Celebrate the 4th of July by running, run/walking, or walking the Firecracker 5K! It is a double loop course through Lake Park. The race starts at 7 am. Packet Pick up July 3, from 11am-2pm at Naples on the Run Day of Packet Pick up starts at 5:30 am on Friday, July 4 in Fleischmann Park Race Start is by the water treatment plant on 10th St. N (see course map below) Includes a T-shirt at packet pick-up and a finisher medal after! Age Group Awards 5 Deep! Kids race will take place at 6:45am (G...
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How hard is the 2026 GCR Firecracker 5K 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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