McLean Firecracker 5K and Kids Mile 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 3, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Belmont, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Mile | Kids | Jul 3, 20277:30 AM | Free | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jul 3, 20277:50 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Jul 3.
Online registration closes Jul 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Belmont runs 31:52, about 10:15 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:01 and men in 28:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:13 AM, and the Kids Mile starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
South Shore Clubhouse, Belmont, NC 28012
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 3 the day usually runs from 73°F at dawn to 92°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 37% of days. Cold snaps dip to 68°F and hot years reach 97°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- South Shore Clubhouse, Belmont, NC 28012Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 690 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 3, 2027), 2026 (Jul 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is McLean Firecracker 5K and Kids Mile?
- Saturday, July 3, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- South Shore Clubhouse, Belmont, NC 28012.
From the organizers
McLean Firecracker 5K & Kids Run
Saturday, July 4 | 7:30 AM | South Shore Clubhouse (Parking lot near 229 Seven Oaks Landing
Belmont, NC 28012)
Kick off your Fourth of July with a fun, festive run for a great cause!
Join us for the McLean Firecracker 5K & Kids Run, a neighborhood celebration supporting Team for Kids, which helps provide free youth races and fitness programs to kids across the country.
This event is all about community, movement, and giving back, whether you run, jog, walk, or cheer from the sidelines.
Race Options
1-Mile Kids Fun Run – perfect for younger runners
5K Fun Run – for older kids and adults
No timing chips. No pressure.
Schedule