Firecracker 5K- Vernal

The Firecracker 5K is a standing tradition with the Dinosaurland Freedom Fest! 

Wear red, white and blue. Face paint. Whatever you want! Starting with the singing of the National Anthem and ending the race near the Field of Flags. Join the community for this patriotic tradition. Fun, prizes, donuts, medals, photo booth and more! 

Great race for the whole family and all ages! Strollers are welcome. This race only with Uintah Recreation Race Series- Scooters, bikes, and roller blades WILL be allowed! Bring everyone! Note that no one on wheels, with the exception of wheelchairs and strollers, are eligible to win. 

The Firecracker 5K Race will start at UBTECH @ 7am July 3rd & finish at the Ashley Community Park . Shuttle buses will be available to transport runners from the park to UBTECH before the race from 6-6:45am. Or you can park near UBTech and USU. Some roads will be blocked off. Please do not attempt to drive or park in blocked off areas.   NO SHUTTLE SERVICE AFTER THE RACE. 

Packet, shirt and bib pick up will be at Uintah Recreation Center July 2nd 5:00 am-7:00 pm or July 3rd morning 6 am-6:45am at UBTECH parking lot. Check in at the race is not necessary if you already picked up your bib. NO REGISTRATION AFTER 6:45 AM! Please register early.  RACE DAY REGISTRATION (JULY 3rd) WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $10. Race day registration available only if there are enough medals. **NOTE: If registering after 12pm on July 1st, bib pickup will be at UBTech the morning of the race.

Register by June18th for t-shirt guarantee. Extra shirts will be given as available after this time. 

No Swag bags if register after July 1st. After this time, runners will receive race bib for timed race, chance to win trophy and cash prize, race support and snacks, and finisher medal. Will receive a t-shirt if still available. 

Awesome custom medals for all runners, race shirt and swag bag. If race is missed, registered runners can pick these items up at the Rec Center one week following the race. After that time they will not be available. 

Top three runners for both men's and women's division will receive cash prizes.

1st place $100

2nd place $75

3rd place $50

Youth 10 and under

Prize vouchers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

-No refunds. Registration transfer to another runner allowed up to two days before the race. 

-To get emails and updates on the race, don't opt out of emails on raceentry. 

Questions? Call or email Julia Lamb julialamb@ussd1.utah.gov 435-781-0982 ext 119