Welcome to the 40th Annual Firecracker 5K! This race is run on a flat, partially shaded course in the wonderful community of Dysart, Iowa. It starts and finishes at the Dysart Park where there are many other Fourth of July activities to enjoy. Come and compete against your family and friends, or just for some fun. It’s a great way to kick-off the nation’s 250th anniversary!
All participants in the Run/Walk must be registered!
Date:
Friday, July 4, 2026
Time:
8:00 A.M.
Location:
Meet at the Dysart City Park (Open Shelter House)
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 27 days 12 hours-
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$28.56
$25.00 + Processing and Taxes
Now registering Mar 1 – Jun 22 -
$33.88
$30.00 + Processing and Taxes
Jun 23 – Jun 30
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Registration Fees
Pre-Register by 
June 22, 2026 and save $5!
Cost: $25 - includes t-shirt (image shown), refreshments, and prize drawing
Registration after June 22 through Race Day (6:45-7:45 AM)
Cost: $30 - runners are not guaranteed a t-shirt if registering on Race Day
All proceeds go to Club Dysart’s 4th of July Celebration.
Awards
Age Divisions 5K Run/Walk
10 & under
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
There are separate Male and Female Divisions for each age division.
Awards
Medals will be given to the top 3 finishers in each division.
Trophies will be awarded to the top overall male runner and the top overall female runner.
Packet Pickup
Packets may be picked up on race day starting at 6:45 AM at the Open Shelter.
All packets should be picked up by 7:45 AM.
There will be a separate table for those who have pre-registered.
Course
The course is flat, partially shaded and in town.
Male course record is 15:56 held Brad Wrage.
Female course record is 18:37 held by Jill Wagaman.
A water station will be available halfway through the race.
A refreshment party and awards ceremony for all participants will be held after the race.
Timing will stop at 1 hour.
Route may change due to street repairs.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Amy Kriz
- Phone
- 319-404-4270
