Edward Jones Firecracker 5k

🎆 Start Your Fourth of July with a Bang at the Firecracker 5K! 🎆 Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for the Edward Jones Firecracker 5K—a fun, high-energy kickoff to Platteville’s Independence Day celebration! Whether you're chasing a PR, strolling with friends, or cheering on the kids, this event has something for everyone. 🏃 Two Races. All Skill Levels. One Great Cause.From seasoned runners to first-timers, all are welcome—and every step you take helps support the City of Platteville Fireworks Fund and the Friends of the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums. 👟 Race Day Schedule: 8:00 AM – Kids’ Dash (FREE!)Kids 12 & under can run, jog, or walk a lap around the museum—smiles guaranteed!8:30 AM – Firecracker 5KEnjoy a scenic route from the museum to Mound View Park & Campground along the Roundtree Branch Trail, finishing right back where the celebration begins. 🎽 Registration Details: $25 Pre-Registration (includes race t-shirt)Register by June 19 to lock in your shirt size—and get entered into a special July 4th gift basket drawing!Registration remains open until July 3 at 3:00 PMRace-Day Registration: $30 starting at 7:30 AM (shirts while supplies last) 📍 Check-in and day-of registration take place at 405 E. Main Street. Be sure to arrive early to grab your bib and shirt! 🏅 Awards & Extras:Celebrate your finish with awards for the top 3 men and women overall, plus winners in every age group—from 14 & under to 70+. 🚂 Bonus Fun:Show your race bib after you finish and enjoy a complimentary train ride at the museum! Make your Independence Day unforgettable—lace up, light the fuse, and be part of the excitement at the Firecracker 5K! 💥