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46th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER
SUNDAY, JUNE 30th 2024

RACE OPTIONS:

  • 5K
    • Includes T-Shirt, swag* & awards
  • 1-Mile Fun Run, No Timing
    • Includes T-Shirt & swag*

PRICING: For every race, regardless of age

$20 March 1st – March 31st (Early Bird)
$25 April 1st – April 30th
$30 May 1st – May 31st
$35 June 1st – June 26th

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY


LAST CHANCE REGISTRATION: $45
FRIDAY, June 28th from 10am-4pm @ the Y
SATURDAY, June 29th from 9am-12pm @ the Y

Race entry Fees are Non-Refundable.
* T-Shirts and Swag/Participant Medals for the first 500 entrants.

Start Time: Race will begin at 8:30am

Location: Kenosha’s Library Park 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI 53140

Parking: Public parking lots and on-street parking, follow all posted signs.

Course: This closed race course is USATF certified and runs along Kenosha’s scenic lakefront harbor and historic district with 4 water stations for runner safety. Race guidelines on back. Detailed course map link to the right >>

Timing: Only the 5K race is timed. The timer chip is located on the bib. To ensure the most accurate time the bibs must be worn front and center on your t-shirt.

SWAG: T-shirts & Participant Medals to the first 500 entrants, sorry size not guaranteed.

Friday, June 28th:from 10am-4:00pm at the Kenosha YMCA
Saturday, June 29th:
from 9am-12:00pm at the Kenosha YMCA
Sunday, June 30th: (Race Day), 7:00-8:00am in Library Park

Awards Ceremony: Held immediately after the race. Awards for the 5K ONLY. Trophies awarded to the male & female winner. Medals to top 3 male/female for 14 & under, 5 year age groups, and 80+. Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed out; they will be available for pick-up at the Kenosha YMCA Member Service Desk until Sunday, July 14th. 

Results: No more waiting for results; runners will be able to see live posted results online! Results URL will be provided the day of the race. Individual results will also be posted HERE (after race completion). Overall results are also printed in the Kenosha News.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Encourage your family and friends to be a part of the event! Volunteers needed for packet pick-up, registration and course safety. Volunteers get a t-shirt too, and a Y guest pass!

QUESTIONS? Contact Tenille at [email protected] or message us on Facebook for further details.

Volunteer Sign Up Coming Soon!
  1. All race decisions of the Firecracker officials prevail on event day. 
  2. Runners must wear their bib numbers on front of their bodies. 
  3. For your safety, headsets and ear buds are highly discouraged. 
  4. No bicycles, roller-skates/blades or skateboards. Baby strollers allowed in 1-mile and 5K only and must stay behind runners; please no dogs. 
  5. No unauthorized assistance or unsportsmanlike conduct. No foul, harsh, argumentative language or actions directed at officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes. 
  6. Each participant should be checked by a physician prior to competing, as stated in waiver form. 
  7. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed in the park. 
  8. Participants are responsible for following the course and all directional signage & arrows provided to them, any deviation from the course disqualifies you from award categories. 
  9. RACE DAY WEATHER POLICY: While we realize that each participant has made a tremendous commitment, the primary goal of the Kenosha YMCA is to ensure a safe event. Therefore, YMCA staff will make decisions regarding race cancellation/ modifications based on the safety of all that are involved, including the runners, volunteers, spectators and the community. Specifically, the Y reserves the right to cancel or to modify the race if deemed necessary to protect runners, volunteers, spectators and the community. These conditions will be recognized as unforeseeable acts. Since the staging of the race results in substantial up-front expenses regardless of whether or not the race is completed, cancellation or modification of the race will not result in the refunding of race entry fees or future race credits. However, should the race be canceled you will receive a donation acknowledgment from the Kenosha YMCA allowing you to claim your entry fee as a donation, to the full extent that the law allows. SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCLUDE: Thunderstorms, Lightning, Extreme Heat & Humidity, High Winds, and/or Heavy Rain. BEFORE THE EVENT: If severe weather conditions or the potential for severe weather conditions exist prior to the event, please listen to local media outlets. In addition, information will be posted on the Kenosha YMCA website and Facebook page.

WE HAVE A RACE PHOTOGRAPHER!

Nicolas Campos from Ferreria Photos & Films will be at the race capturing photos of the runners as they cross the finish line! The photos will be available to download on runsignup.com for you to print, or share with your family and friends.

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Participant Swag & Awards!

The first 500 registrants will receive the swag.
Don’t miss out register today!

*Registrations taken until 6/29, but not guaranteed swag.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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Encourage your family and friends to be a part of the event! Volunteers needed for packet pick-up, registration and course safety. Volunteers get a t-shirt too, and a Y guest pass! 

QUESTIONS? Contact Tenille at [email protected] or message us on Facebook for further details.

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP!