Stars & Stripes Firecracker 5K
in United States at Veterans Memorial on River Park Dr.-
Women's/Men's 5K
Register by June 21 to guarantee shirtOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Little Sparklers Kids Fun Run (age 8 & under)
Add a optional shirt for $15 during registration. Register by June 21 to guarantee shirtOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Race Day Registration |
Lace up your sneakers and bring your patriotic spirit for the Stars and Stripes Firecracker 5K, taking place Saturday, July 5 at 9:00 a.m. along Guttenberg’s scenic river walk. This professionally timed race welcomes walkers and runners of all ages to kick off the town’s Fourth of July festivities with energy, community, and a little friendly competition.
The 5K will begin at the Veteran’s Memorial, guiding participants along the mighty Mississippi River. Registration and packet pickup begin at 8:00 a.m. Entry is just $25, and all proceeds go directly to support Guttenberg’s spectacular fireworks show.
Register online by June 23 to guarantee your Firecracker 5K t-shirt—included with your registration. Medals will be awarded in each age group, from 14 and under to 70 and over, and special prizes will go to the most patriotic getups—so break out your red, white, and blue!
Before the main event, bring your little ones for the Little Sparklers Fun Run, starting at 8:45 a.m. This fun, non-competitive dash is free to all participants and sure to delight.
Don’t miss this fun, festive way to celebrate community and country. Walk it, run it, or cheer from the sidelines—however you participate, you’ll be helping spark an unforgettable Stars & Stripes weekend in Guttenberg!
Firecracker 5k Walk/Run
July 5th, 2025
8:00am Registration
8:45am Little Sparklers Kids Fun Run
9:00am Women's/Men's 5k
NOTE: Register by June 21 to guarantee shirt.
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Win a special prize! |
For a chance to win a special prize come dressed as a “blast from the past”!
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Proceeds |
All proceeds will go toward Guttenberg Fireworks.
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Awards |
Medals for the following age divisions:
14 and under
15 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
70 and over
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Questions? |
For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.
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