6th Annual Norman Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us for a fun-filled way to kick off your Independence Day celebration in the City of Norman, while running for a good cause!

Kick off the festivities at 8:00 am with the Sixth Annual Norman Firecracker 5k at Legacy Park. Hosted by Oklahoma Race Company and the City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department, this race is a great way to start your day and show your patriotic spirit. 

Oklahoma Race Company is once again partnering with Meals On Wheels of Norman to make a difference in the community through this event!  A portion of the overall proceeds from this race will go to the non-profit Meals On Wheels of Norman, OK.  You also have the opportunity to donate to the charity during registration and 100% of these proceeds will go directly to Meals On Wheels of Norman, OK. Learn more about this cause here, or visit their tent at the race -> https://www.mealsonwheelsnorman.com/

• 5k & 1 Miler's will get a cool finisher medal, free professional race photos, swag bag and a customized race bib.

• Run on a fast and flat USATF Certified Course!

• Hear your name announced at the Finish Line by national broadcaster, author, running ambassador and running coach MARK BRAVO!

• Racers (as a group) will get a dynamic stretching and body weight exercise warm up prior to the race by certified personal trainer Mandii with Collective Health and Wellness. Stop by the Collective Health and Wellness booth too!  Collective Health and Wellness

• Racers have the opportunity to purchase a race day t-shirt at check out or at the race (if any shirts remain) and shirts can be picked up at packet pick up or on race day. We can not guarantee size availability if not purchased/reserved at time of registration.  

• Age group awards will be given at the post-race awards ceremony.

• More details of the fun will be added as the race gets closer!

REGISTER FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES!  This race is race #3 of 5 of a five-race 2025 holiday series in Norman.  Register for all five and get a custom medal hanger FREE.  Medal hangers are also available for purchase for $20.00. REGISTRATION IS OPENING SOON FOR THESE RACES. We will track registrations for each race for you.  

Series races are:

Shamrock 5k - March 15th at Ruby Grant Park in Norman. Register here -> https://runsignup.com/norman-shamrock-run
May 4th 5k (yes, this is a "holiday”😅) - Sunday afternoon race at Legacy Park. Register here -> https://runsignup.com/maythecourse5k
July 4th Firecracker 5k - July 4th at 8am at Legacy Park
Run For Your Life 5k - October 18th evening at Ruby Grant Park
Ugly Sweater 5k - December 13th, a fun morning race at Legacy Park

Mark your calendars and register now!

After the race, be sure to check out the fun Norman FourthFest activities! Details on this will be added as they are made available.