Firecracker 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run

About the Event

The Firecracker 5k and 1-mile Sparkler fun run is a family-friendly 5K walk/run held yearly on the 4th of July at Cascades Park in Tallahassee to assist the Capital City Kiwanis Club and the Virtual Kiwanis Club of the Big Bend.

Join us in this exciting event to help us continue to carry out our vital missions!

This year's theme is Life, Liberty, & Pursuit of Miles!

Time/Schedule:

On-Site Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
1-Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30 a.m.
5K Race begins at 8:00 a.m.
Awards Ceremony to follow at 9:00 a.m. (as results are tabulated)

Packet Pick-ups:

Coming Soon

Cost:
Registration fees accommodate for families by offering discounted fees for children and committed runners and offering discounts for registration without shirts. Discounts are also offered for sponsors, local fitness group's, Firecracker 5K Training Program Runners, and various clubs. If you're not sure if your group has a discount or if you'd like to discuss receiving a discount for your group, please contact us via the "contact us" form.

5k Fees
• Early Bird - $30 through June 19th
• Registration - $40 through July 1st at 5:00 p.m. and Race Day

5k Fees - 12 Years or Younger
All children are at a discounted rate and will receive a t-shirt at no charge.
• Early Bird - $13 through June 19th
• Registration - $15 through July 1st at 5:00 p.m. and Race Day

1-Mile Fees
• Early Bird - $25 through June 19th
• Registration - $35 through July 1st at 5:00 p.m. and Race Day

1-Mile Fees - 12 Years or Under
All children are at a discounted rate and will receive a t-shirt at no charge.
• Early Bird - $13 through June 19th
• Registration - $15 through July 1st at 5:00 p.m. and Race Day

Races Offered

Sparkler 1-Mile Fun Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$25.00

Firecracker 5K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Tallahassee.

thermostat Temperature

23.8° / 32.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

27.9° / 36.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

81.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:46

nightlight Sunset

20:38

About Tallahassee

Learn more about the host city, Tallahassee.

Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, in the Florida Panhandle region of the state. In addition to housing the state government, it is a university town home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. Tallahassee has a good selection of restaurants for a city of its size. The universities' theater, art, and music programs, in addition to an active Council of Culture and Arts, also make for an unusually vibrant arts scene.