Description

Fire up your Fourth of July plans with a new family tradition at the 21st annual Andrews Cadillac Firecracker 5K/10K and Luken Kids Fun Run 1K on July 4! Hosted by the Maryland Farms YMCA, this patriotic race taking runners on a spirited loop around Brentwood starts our YMCA Race Series with a bang.

In addition to the 5K/10K, there will be a Kids Fun Run for children ages 12 and under immediately before the main race. Afterwards, the whole family can ejoy exploring our Fun Zone, which will have games, food and more!

Please note: Children in the Fun Zone must be accompanied by an adult.

We will also be offering on-site child care for ages 6 weeks to 6 years from 7-10 a.m., where your child can stay while you race! Please bring a photo ID in order to drop your kids in this area.

Event details and schedule

          

Itinerary

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  Pre-Packet Pickup: Wednesday, July 3, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Maryland Farms Y.
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  Race Day Packet Pick-up/Walk-up Registration: 6-7 a.m. at the Maryland Farms Y
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  Child Care Servies: 7-10 a.m.
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  Kids Fun Run Starts: 7 a.m.
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  5K Starts: 7:30 a.m.
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  10K Starts: 7:30 a.m. (Cut off time 1.5 hours)
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  Awards: to follow after last runner finishes

 

Awards

Overall awards will be based on gun time; Age Group awards will be based on chip time.

• Overall — Top three male and female
• Age Group — Top three male and female in the following divisions
• 5K | 9 and under to 70+ (grouped in 5-year increments)
• 10K | 14 and under to 60+ (grouped in 5-year increments)
• Masters & Grand Masters
• Masters (Ages 40+) — Top three male and female
• Grandmasters (50+) — Top three male and female
• Senior Grandmasters (60+) | Top 1: Male and Female

You are only allowed to claim a prize in one category.

All awards are given out within 30 minutes after the last eligible winner crosses the finish.

T-Shirts

Participants will receive a free t-shirt on a first-come, first-served basis. Sizes are not guaranteed. Those who register beginning July 3 must pick up their shirt after their race.

Weather Policy

We expect our event to happen rain or shine. However, the safety of our participants is of great importance. In the event of adverse conditions (tornado warning, tornado watch, thunderstorm, heavy rain, or any other extreme weather conditions), the Race Director, in communication with the local law enforcement and the city, may delay the event, cancel the event, or make changes to the race course. Refunds will not be issued if the event is cancelled for adverse weather conditions. 

Benefitting the Y

The YMCA Race Series benefits the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of children and teens, improves community health and well-being and supports people in need right in our own neighborhood.

By participating in the race, you're making an enduring, lasting impact in your community by giving everyone, regardless of age, income or background, the opportunities they need to learn, grow and thrive.