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Leadville Firecracker 5K

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Leadville Firecracker 5K

July 4, 2026 • Leadville, CO

Course Distances

5K

About this race

Celebrate the Fourth in good old Leadville, North America's highest incorporated city! Bring the family and friends and beat the heat above 10,000 feet. Walk or run the 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) course that starts and finishes in downtown Leadville. Afterwards, watch the Independence Day parade.

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