Firecracker 5k - Mc Leansboro, IL

The Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, along with a Kid’s Fun Run, supports the Hamilton County Cross Country Team. Held regardless of weather conditions, the event welcomes runners and walkers to a flat asphalt course with a couple of moderately challenging hills. Participants can register, secure a T-shirt, or gain a discount as a River to River Runner’s Club member. Awards are given to top finishers across various age groups, with special prizes for breaking records. Participants in the Kid’s Fun Run each receive a finisher’s award. The race takes place behind Hamilton County East Side School.