The Firecracker 5000 is a 3.1 mile run/walk in downtown Peoria and we welcome you to join us for is annual landmark event!
What: 5K run/walk through scenic downtown Peoria
Date: July 4th
Time: 7:30 am
Location: Start/Finish on Water Street near Hooters
Features
Timing services provided by Running Central Race Management. Shirts (not guaranteed to runners that register on July 3rd or 4th)
Refreshments including subs from Avanti's while supplies last
Description
A 3.1 mile flat course through downtown Peoria and alon
07/05/2025
Another Firecracker 5000 is in the books! Thank you so much to everyone who came out and to all of our volunteers from Cancer Recovery by Empowering Women and Washington Community High School District #308 Marching Panthers! We hope you all had a safe and happy Fourth, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
07/05/2024
07/05/2024
We want to give a shout out to Supplement Superstores of Peoria for providing some post-race fuel for our runners this morning! We hope you'll stop in and see them at 4511 N. Sterling Ave. in Peoria to fuel your healthiest life!
07/04/2024
Another Firecracker 5000 is in the books, and we couldn't have done it without you! With over 513 runners, we exceeded our cutoff to take this party TO THE STREETS! Thank you to all of our runners and we hope to see you next year for our biggest event yet!!! Have a safe and happy holiday, and thank you for starting your day with the PEORIA JAYCEES! 🇺🇲🎆🧨
06/29/2024
A few shirts are still available! Don't wait! Register today!
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