Update regarding 2020 firecracker frolic 5k the covid19 pandemic is impacting everything we do. The 35th running of the annual event that begins and ends at mall st. If you read my post on it earlier this week, youll remember that runners world called it one of the fastest courses in the country. Two garver employees participated in the easy runner firecracker fast 5k race in little rock, arkansas over the fourth of july weekend. Medals for all runners 12 years old and under who complete. Put on by the folks at fleet feet sports easy runner, this regional road race known for being quick and dirty marks its 40th year on monday, july 4. Ann arbor sports commission firecracker 5k and mile fun run. He opened easy runner in 1996 and has established a reputation for superior service, knowledge and dedication. To print your finisher certificate, find and click your name to access your personal results page. This is a great way to celebrate our community, family and america. Tuesday, january 9, 2018 saturday, november 17, 2018.
Firecracker 5k runwalk and 1mile fun run warrenville. The firecracker fast 5k has become a tradition for many runners in the region over the years as an annual independence day event. But luckily the weather showed signs of being a perfect little rockmorning to run in july. Fleet feet acquires little rocks easy runner sgb media. My first mile i was feeling good, weaving in an out of runners and. David cardona repeats as village runner 4th of july 5k. Beginner 5k training fleet feet sports easy runner. Active also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators. A study into the recent evolution of road races and information technology should begin with the firecracker fast 5k.
In 20 i broke 18 minutes for the first time ever on the firecracker fast 5k course. Clint bell of dallas came to little rock to visit the city, but the 38yearold ended up running and winning the mens division of the firecracker fast 5k with a top overall time of 15. The warrenville park district is sponsoring the annual firecracker 5k runwalk on tuesday, july 4th. Easy runner firecracker fast 5k 5k official race results at.
I decided to make the fast firecracker 5k july 4th in little rock my a. I had heard that this 5k was pretty popular, but i had no idea how big it really was. Restaurant gift certificates, massages, gift baskets, etc. Firecracker 5k gets recordsetting run by louisianian. Learn to run, walk or runwalk a 5k, meet new friends and have fun. Runner s world magazine has called this course one of the fastest in the usa. A number of garver friends and clients also came out in. Considerations on how to proceed and what we may be able to do or not do in the next few months, are being discussed and considered. Its a great way to help local athletes and to kick off a fabulous small town celebration of our countrys birth. Firecracker fast 5k in united states at kavanaugh and university online registration for this event is closed. Trophies for first place male and female, medals for top 3 males and females in each division.
Flat, fast and easy does it for this fun holiday event. The fast firecracker 5k is a race that is very true to its name. The next generation of running start competed in the kids firecracker dash. Of course i threw in some longer trail races for fun which im sure werent ideal during 5k training but thats how i roll. A recap of the firecracker fast 5k in little rock, arkansas. Its the signarama firecracker 5k the morning of july 4th at the mcconnell arboretum at turtle bay exploration park. Aug 29, 2012 this regional road race has become a 4th of july race tradition. Jul 02, 2018 if independence day is wednesday, so is the annual firecracker fast 5k. He also founded the firecracker fast 5k which has become a little rock 4th of july tradition.
Easy runner firecracker fast 5k 5k official race results at online race results find an event. Jul 05, 2012 the start of the easy runner firecracker fast 5k. Gary smith has been serving the little rock running community since 1976 when he opened the first running store in the state of arkansas. I have to give credit for this one to erik heller from gearhead outfitters who uttered that phrase while we were congratulating him on his 5k pr and. Runners will then finish right inside the shaded jarvis creek park. The coughlans changed the name of the store to fleet feet sports easy runner and handed direction of the firecracker fast 5k to memphisbased start2finish events management. Running legends bill rodgers, frank shorter, and joan benoit samuelson have each run the firecracker several times.
Firecracker fast 5k runners age group results july 03, 2010. The 5k is flat and fast, while the 10k is hilly and challenging. Genesis firecracker run no 38 july 4th, 2020 east moline. This is such a great way to start off independence day. Welcome to san juan high school cross country teams firecracker 5k. The firecracker 5k is known around the region as having the best assortment of raffle prizes. Celebrate independence day by participating in the 16th annual firecracker 5k in peru, indiana awesome performance tshirts, disposable tag timing, great food, cool grab bag goodies, a garmin forerunner drawing, and awards including most patriotic participants are all included must register by june 27, 2020 in order to guarantee a shirt and a grab bag. I highly recommend fast track timing, they know exactly what runners like. All registered participants will receive a tech tshirt and a good time.
I highly recommend fast track timing, they know exactly what runners like and how. If independence day is wednesday, so is the annual firecracker fast 5k. While donations dip as much as 20 percent during the summer, the need for blood remains constant. Fleet feet sportseasy runner located in the pleasant ridge town center next to panera bread. The fun starts at 8 am with a red, white and blue opening ceremony featuring the pledge of allegiance and the star spangled banner. Runner from dallas sets pace on a whim at firecracker fast 5k in little rock by pete perkins special to the democratgazette july 5, 2017 at 4. Easy runner firecracker fast 5k 5k official race results. The course starts just outside the beautiful jarvis creek park on the grassy slope of the william hilton parkway. A big thank you to all of our race series sponsors. Firecracker 5k runwalk and 1mile fun run warrenville, il. Runnercard 2018 blanding firecracker 4th of july 5k. Jul 04, 2018 the warrenville park district is sponsoring the annual firecracker 5k runwalk on tuesday, july 4th. The results were easy to find, loved the clock for a photo opp at the end of the.
Awards will be given to overall winners as well as age group winners. The race began as part of little rocks fourth of july celebration in 1977 and. This morning here in little rock was the firecracker fast 5k. I knew if there was ever a time to pr and or possibly break 18 minutes it would. Come start your 4th of july off right, running the streets of blanding. Fleet feet acquires little rocks easy runner sgb media online. If you want a race that is fast and fun, join the race on july 4th this summer. The run kicks off at the warrenville park district recreation center at 8. May 01, 2009 firecracker fast 5k july 4 little rock, ar. Runners compete thursday in the firecracker fast 5k in little rock. Firecracker 5k the ion club mount pleasant, south carolina. Running for kids kids running camps, events activekids. For the last few years ive heard it was fast but on thursday i was able to experience it for myself. My goal was to get the record, but i didnt know i would run that much faster.
Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to volunteer and give back to your community, and healthy people ages 16 and above are just bonfils blood centers type. The covid19 pandemic is impacting everything we do. Ive been gearing up for this race as my a race ever since boston. Active is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. The results were easy to find, loved the clock for a photo opp at the end of the race. Are you signing up for the firecracker fast 5k on july 4th. Firecracker fast 5k runners macs race timing service. The ann arbor sports commission firecracker 5k and mile fun run is on saturday july 4, 2020. All preregistered runners will receive a short sleeve firecracker 5k for the troops presented by leidos 5k shirt and all finishers will receive an awesome medal. There are two ways to register for the hampton rotary firecracker 5k.
This year the firecracker fast 5k was a goal race for me. Torrance distance runner david cardona successfully defended his championship friday at the 21st annual village runner 4th of july 5k, shaving more than one minute off his winning time at the 20 race. Hot dog eating division, mile fun run, mile fun run. That quote is filed under things you might hear after a race that make you wonder about people who race. Race event director tools that include online registration and race websites as well as a comprehensive race calendar for participants. Our annual firecracker 5k will begin at the ion club, race through the beautiful streets and trails of the ion neighborhood, and finish in the ion square near obrions. Online race results hosts marathon, halfmarathon, 10k, 5k, and triathlon results. All participants receive refreshments and entry into door prize drawings. With having taken last week off from blogging and there being so much i still want to recap from 2014 with only three days left in the year, i decided that its now or never. The fast firecracker 5k breaking 18 arkansas runner mom. Runners world magazine has called this course one of the fastest in the usa. Komen race for the cure 5k, elite runners, little rock, ar. This regional road race has become a 4th of july race tradition.
Runner from dallas sets pace on a whim at firecracker fast. Kick off 4th of july with this fun, festive patriotic event. Runnercard 2019 blanding firecracker 4th of july 5k. Runner from dallas sets pace on a whim at firecracker fast 5k. A flat course with few turns through the heart of the big easy, this race includes a 2mile straightaway on esplanade. Gary smiths easy runner in little rock arkansas duration. The prices are good online only until june 20, 2019. The scenic course incorporates the illinois prairie path, warrenville grove and the streets of downtown warrenville. Click the download finisher certificate button to create your own personalized finisher certificate. And it was just a week before the race when sean and i were fretting that not many people had signed up and we had ordered 0 shirts.
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