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28th Annual Firecracker 5k

Virtual 5k2026-07-04

28th Annual Firecracker 5k is a 1/2 mile kid's fun run organized by 28th Annual Firecracker 5k in Mc Leansboro, IL: Mc Leansboro. A solid choice for runners of all levels.

RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.comWebsiteOfficial race sitehamcocc.comLocationMc Leansboro, ILRace start area

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5k Run1/2 Mile KID's FUN RUN5k WalkT-Shirt OnlyVirtual 5k

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Course format

City 5k built for rhythm

This looks more like a settle-in road race than a course that wins by terrain alone.

Elevation profile

Fast-course reputation

This race reads like a cleaner rhythm day than a grind, even though the full elevation profile is still pending.

Pressure point

Late-race heat exposure

If the day warms quickly, the smartest move is usually protecting the middle miles instead of chasing pace too early.

Weather bias

Heat can decide the day

This is a summer race, so plan for warm pavement, hydration, and a race-week forecast check.

Free training plan

Build a free Virtual 5k plan for this race.

Keep race research first. When you want it, open a quick planner that uses the selected distance, the selected race date, and the course itself.

Course Profile

28th Annual Firecracker 5k Virtual 5k course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

How hard is a 5K?

Planning read
78/100
Course detail
Moderate
Weather detail
Limited
Race-day detail
Moderate
Weather view
Limited

Weather read

Unavailable

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

28th Annual Firecracker 5k Virtual 5k weather outlook

Forecast only

Historical weather is limited, so use the live forecast as your main planning signal.

Route-aligned wind

N/A

Interpretation

Unavailable

Weather details are limited for 28th Annual Firecracker 5k Virtual 5k right now.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind N/ADominant direction N/A

Estimated weather effect

N/A

Heuristic read

Unavailable

Help score

N/A

Historical profile

Historical weather summary not available yet

Historical weather coverage is still limited for this race.

Avg start temp N/AAvg wind N/AAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

N/A

Headwind years

N/A

Helpful weather

N/A

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

Historical years not available yet

Historical weather years are not available for this race yet.

Course Breakdown

Where the 5K shifts

Course rhythm

Active segment

Settle

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

28th Annual Firecracker 5k Virtual 5k race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

1 recorded year

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

5 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftStart

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Mc Leansboro, IL should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the Virtual 5k at 28th Annual Firecracker 5k as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

Virtual 5k planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

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Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

1

Recorded race years

Archive

Current route view

Available

Virtual 5k

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for 28th Annual Firecracker 5k Virtual 5k

Runner reviews live
CourseCourseLogisticsLogisticsCrowd supportCrowd supportAid stationsAid stationsFinish areaFinish areaRecommendRecommend

Course

87/100

Logistics

47/100

Crowd support

100/100

Aid stations

80/100

Finish area

67/100

Recommend

87/100

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