42nd Annual Firecracker Run

Presented by Mercy



July 4, 2026  -   Saturday
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10k, 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

We look forward to hosting runners for this annual tradition again in 2026!


REGISTER COMING SOON!

5K or 10K Run:
$46

1M Fun Run:
$36

Partners Package:
5% Off Total Registration

Team of Four Package:
7% Off Total Registration

*registration closes at 7:00 AM on July 4, 2026.

Volunteer Registration


Our nearly 200 volunteers at this event, make it one of a kind! We will need volunteers for our Runners Only Area, Fun Run Course Guides, Water Station Volunteers and more!  

SIGN UP HERE
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PACKET PICK-UP


Packet Pick Up Dates:
July 2   8:30 AM - 7:00 PM @ The O'Fallon Chamber Offices
July 3   8:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ The O'Fallon Chamber Offices
July 4   6:00 - 7:00 AM @ CarShield Field

Packet Pick Up Location on July 2 & 3
O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce Offices
2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr
O'Fallon, MO 63366


START TIMES


10K starts at 7:00 AM

5K starts at 7:00 AM
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1 Mile Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM

RACE ROUTES


Runners will start outside of the O'Fallon Hoots' CarShield Field and finish over Homeplate!

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BECOME A SPONSOR


Firecracker Run offers your business or organization a chance to connect with residents of O'Fallon and St. Charles County. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reach a new audience and partner with us.

If interested in sponsoring, please email Rachel@OFallonChamber.org

AWARDS


All Runners will receive a Finisher Medal when they cross the finish line on July 4!

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SWAG


All registered runners will receive our T-Shirt, Swag and Packet to commemorate the race!

2025 Race Results

PARKING


  • Runners, Sponsors and their families can park in any of the following areas. Please note that TR Hughes is closed for the Heritage & Freedom Fest.  ​
    Christian School District Parking Lot
  • Fort Zumwalt North Parking Lot


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HERITAGE & FREEDOM FEST

Be sure to stay after the race to enjoy the Heritage & Freedom Fest parade!

Other Heritage & Freedom Fest Activities Include: 

  • Carnival & Midway
  • Family Night
  • Free Concerts
  • Entertainment Alley
  • Fireworks 

Learn more at ​https://www.heritageandfreedomfest.com/!

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TITLE SPONSOR

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MEDAL SPONSOR



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RUNNERS ONLY AREA SPONSORS

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

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RACE COURSE SPONSOR

PACKET PICK UP SPONSOR

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VOLUNTEER SHIRT SPONSOR


TSHIRT GOLD SPONSORS

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