Freedom Fighter 5K & Lil' Firecracker Kid's Dash
Tyler, Texas, United States
Jul 4, 2026 - Saturday
5k
Race Information
Come celebrate the Fourth of July holiday and run or walk the patriotic, family-friendly Freedom Fighter 5K and Lil' Firecracker Kids Dash! This #runforfreedom will be in person, and a portion of race proceeds will go to charity! All 5K runners will receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher medal, or you may choose to donate the cost of your shirt to the run's designated charity! The FREE Lil' Firecracker Kids Dash also includes a t-shirt, but kiddos must be signed up in order to get one!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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