The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 29th Annual USATF Certified Firecracker Run on Thursday, July 4, 2013, in O’Fallon, MO. The Firecracker Run offerssomething for everyone so bring eveyone and start your 4th of July off with a bang!

The Firecracker Run offers your business or organization a chance to connect with hundreds of runners and their families.Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reach so many people and partner with us!
Thursday, July 4th, 2013

6:00 am - Race Day Registration

7:00 am - 5K/10K Race Begins

8:00 am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

8:00 am - Health Expo
Runners Only Area

8:30 am - Awards Ceremony
River City Rascals Ballpark
900 T.R. Hughes Blvd.
O’Fallon, MO 63366
Parking will be located across from the Rascals Ballpark on the west side of T.R. Hughes Blvd. Participants can then use the bridge to safely walk over T.R. Hughes Blvd.
Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade
The City of O'Fallon's 2013 Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade will start at 9:30 a.m. so be sure to bring the family and stick around after the race.
Tuesday, July 2 @ 10am - 8pm
Wednesday, July 3 @ 10am - 8pm

Big River Running
2548 Hwy K
O’Fallon, MO 63368

You can also pickup packets on the day of the race at 6 a.m. at the Rascals Ballpark.
Top overall male and female racers of the 5K & 10K. Awards also given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers (male and female) of each class in the 5K & 10K. Ribbons will be given to all participants of the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

Health Expo, vendors, attendance prizes will follow the event.
1 Mile Fun Run

5K Race Route

10K Race Route

The race route is USTAF certified. Race route PDF's are just an overview of the course for a detailed list of the route click here.
Please call us at 636-240-1818 or email us using this form.
Firecracker Run proceeds benefit the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce: The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting economic vitality in O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region while providing members with networking opportunities, education, and advocacy in public policy decisions affecting business.
2012 Race Results
Thank you to all of our runners! Be sure to share your photos on our facebook page.
Online Registration
(Please note, you will be redirected BazuSports to complete the registration process.)

Mail-In Registration
(All mail-in registrations must be postmarked by June 25th, 2013.)

See you on July 4th for the 29th annual Firecracker Run!

Race will happen rain or shine. Race officials may cancel, delay or change the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued.
5K/10K:
$25 (March 1, 2013 until May 31, 2013)
$30 (June 1, 2013 until July 4, 2013)

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk:
$15 (March 1, 2013 until May 31, 2013)
$20 (June 1, 2013 until July 4, 2013)
T-Shirts & Tek shirts (upcharge) are available to the first 1,300 runners. Shirt style and size guaranteed to runners registered by May 31st, after that shirts are available on a first come, first serve basis (i.e. shirt sizes and style are not guaranteed).

Also includes entrance into the Runners Only Area which will be chalk full of freebies, food and beer and the Health Expo.
Volunteer Registration
All volunteers receive a shirt and a free breakfast provided by McDonald's. There will also be a volunteer party the week of the run to go over details, food and drink will be provided.
The Firecracker Run committee is excited to announce that the Regional Support Command - Capital, 16th Sustainment Brigade Soldiers stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan will participate in a shadow run of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Annual Firecracker Run on July 4, 2013.

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