Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
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About the Race
NEW THIS YEAR Certified 5K & 1 Mile! This race sells out and we are making plans to adjust the course to accommodate more runners! Register early...Registration opens January 1st. We are excited to bring you Huntsville's oldest and favorite local 4th of July Race! Race start time is 7:00 a.m. at Morning Side Baptist Church. Woo hoo! We get to beat the heat. The traditional post race food will be provided by the church in the followship hall as in the past Great News! The church will also be p...
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Common questions
How hard is the Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run 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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