VARRA Firecracker 5k 2026

The VARRA Firecracker 5k begins at Riverside Park in Victoria, Texas, on Independence Day morning, with the 5k starting at 7:30 AM. VARRA also hosts a Sparkler Kids 1 Mile at 8:15 AM, allowing families to extend the morning beyond a single adult race. The setup is straightforward and local: packet pickup and bib assignment occur early that morning at Riverside Stadium, with parking available in the Riverside Stadium lot. The 5k is chip timed, offering awards for the top male and female finishers and age-group awards three deep in 10-year brackets; VARRA members receive a registration discount, and the organizer seeks sponsors to support the local running community.