Fire up your Independence Day weekend plans with a new family tradition at the 25th annual Andrews Cadillac Firecracker 5K/10K and Luken Kids Fun Run 1K on July 4! Hosted by the Brentwood Family YMCA, this patriotic race taking runners on a spirited loop around Brentwood starts our YMCA Race Series with a bang.

In addition to the 5K/10K, there will be a Kids Fun Run 1K for children ages 12 and under immediately before the main race.

Event details and schedule

Itinerary Pre-Packet Pickup: Wednesday, July 3 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Brentwood Family YMCA. Race Day Packet Pick-up/Walk-up Registration: 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. at the Andrews Cadillac Company Kids Fun Run Starts: 7:00 a.m. 5K Starts: 7:30 a.m. 10K Starts: 7:30 a.m. (Cut off time 1.5 hours) Awards: TBD Awards

Overall awards will be based on gun time.

Overall — Top three male and female Masters & Grand Masters Masters (Ages 40+) | Top 1: Male and Female Grandmasters (50+) | Top 1: Male and Female Senior Grandmasters (60+) | Top 1: Male and Female

You are only allowed to claim a prize in one category.

Awards Ceremony will take place after the race. Time is TBD.

T-Shirts

Participants will receive a free t-shirt on a first-come, first-served basis. Sizes are not guaranteed. Those who register beginning July 3 must pick up their shirt after their race.

Weather Policy

We expect our event to happen rain or shine. However, the safety of our participants is of great importance. In the event of adverse conditions (tornado warning, tornado watch, thunderstorm, heavy rain, or any other extreme weather conditions), the Race Director, in communication with the local law enforcement and the city, may delay the event, cancel the event, or make changes to the race course. Refunds will not be issued if the event is cancelled for adverse weather conditions.

Benefitting the Y

The YMCA Race Series benefits the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of children and teens, improves community health and well-being and supports people in need right in our own neighborhood.

By participating in the race, you're making an enduring, lasting impact in your community by giving everyone, regardless of age, income or background, the opportunities they need to learn, grow and thrive.