Edward Jones Firecracker 5k
About this race
🎆 Start Your Fourth of July with a Bang at the Firecracker 5K! 🎆
Join us on Friday, 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 5K
Enjoy 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 PM
- Race-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! 💥
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5k Run
Kids Dash
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Platteville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:29 AM and sets at 8:43 PM local time (CDT) in Platteville on July 4, 2026 — 15h 13m of daylight.
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2026 results — Edward Jones Firecracker 5k
5k Run · 118 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Donovan | 15:38 | 5:02 /mi |
| 2 | Bret Connolly | 16:50 | 5:25 /mi |
| 3 | Isaac Harkness | 17:10 | 5:32 /mi |
| 4 | Jake Reuter | 17:18 | 5:34 /mi |
| 5 | Nathan Richardson | 18:11 | 5:51 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Platteville
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- Platteville 5K Races 3 races
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Platteville events
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