THE RACE
Get ready to light up your Independence Day at the Columbia Firecracker 5K & 10K. Join us for a high-energy celebration of fitness, community, and freedom. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just out for a fun, festive run, this event is built for everyone.
CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE:
5K – Fast, scenic, and perfect for beginners, families, and speedsters.
10K – A longer challenge for those ready to push the pace.
Both courses wind around the beautiful paths of Lake Elkhorn, offering smooth pavement, water views, and a safe, spectator-friendly atmosphere. It’s flat, scenic, and ideal for runners and walkers of all ages and levels.
Pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles are prohibited.
AGE REQUIREMENT
5K - Runners must be at least 7 years old to participate.
10K - Runners must be at least 10 years old to participate.
RACE START LOCATION
9821 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21046.
Small parking lot next to Uber Bagels.
PARKING
Parking for this event is in the corporate parking lots surrounding the race venue. Additional parking is available at 9720 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, MD 21046. Follow pathway to the race venue. DO NOT park directly in front of Uber Bagels store.
REGISTRATION
Registration fee for the 5K & 10K includes a t-shirt and finisher medal.
Participants who pruchase 4-week race ready training program will recieve a t-shit, finisher medal and 1-pair of patriotic socks on race day.
Below image is 2026 swag. 2027 simage will be published soon.
