About This Race

Old Jo's Firecracker 5K is a chip-timed, certified-course race in its 18th year, starting on July 4th morning in the historic Saint Jo Square in Saint Jo, TX. The course takes runners and walkers out of the historic square through the countryside north of town and then back for the finish. The race is hosted by the Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce and Easy Street Animal Shelter, with timing and results by Run2Win. The day also features activities at Boggess Park and a fireworks show at sundown.

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USATF Certified Course
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Old Jo's Firecracker 5K 2026: T-Shirt

Awards

A variety of age brackets for male and female runners.

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

On site and packet pick-up will be available JULY 3 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Gazebo on the square. Race day on-site registration and check-in starts at 6:30 am at the Gazebo.

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Old Jo's Firecracker 5K 2026 5K
We will host a fun run for pre-school aged children, following the 5K race, and before the awards ceremony. Registration can be done on-site.
$40.00
Increases Jul 02
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