Description

Join us for the Firecracker TREK 5K & 10K trail run through the scenic and challenging Waterloo Lake Trail in Denison, TX where rolling hills, red rock cliffs, and flowing rivers await!

Course Overview

- Surface: Technical rock and dirt single track, rocky/rooty trails, & bridges
- Course: Tree Trail + Lookout Mountain Loop
- Elevation: Slight elevation per 5K loop
- Location: Waterloo Lake Park (1000 Waterloo Lake Dr, Denison, TX 75020)
- Weather: Average Historic Temperatures for July around 96 degrees Fahrenheit (36 C)
- Cupless Race: Please bring a cup or bottle, we don't serve cups!

Location and Times

The start and finish are located at the Waterloo Lake Park near the pavilion (1000 Waterloo Lake Dr. Denison, TX 75020)
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Parking will take place at the parking lot in front of the main pavilion.

Saturday:
*please arrive early to ensure enough time to use restroom and pickup bib*
6:30AM to 7:20AM - Packet Pickup
7:20AM - Race Brief
7:30AM - 10K Starts
7:35AM - 5K Starts
9:30AM - Award Ceremony
11:00AM - Cutoff (3 Hours)

What You Get

RACE GEAR/AWARDS:
- Firecracker TREK Tee Shirt (register by June 15 to gurantee shirt size.)
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards M & F
- Old Timer (1st Place M&F Age 50+)
- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" award

RACE EXPERIENCE:
- Aid Station Hydration & Snacks
- Scenic Course
- Photography
- Fully Marked/Supported Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers

Registration/Price Increase

Registration closes at midnight before the races start or at 100 participant capacity. No race day registration is available.

These price increases will follow for 5K:
- Opening $30
- May 4 $35
- June 4 $40

These price increases will follow for 10K:
- Opening $40
- May 4 $45
- June 4 $50

More Information/Refunds/Discounts

For more information regarding other races, policies, who we are, or to contact us, please Click Here. Pre-race emails are sent out 1-2 days prior to race day.

Runners may receive a full race credit to any race of their choosing with a minimum 30-day notice. Race credits cannot be transferred for notices less than 30 days. We do not offer full refunds. Receive your credit by canceling your registration. To cancel, log into Ultrasignup > Registration History and select “Edit” to cancel your race. Your credit needs to be used within one year. If you need an extended time to use your credit due to medical reasons (including pregnancy) or military deployments, please reach out beforehand.

We proudly offer discounts for all active duty military & first responders. Please visit our website and contact us to claim your discount. We will ask for a picture of your ID.

Please note, Holiday Races does not ship out race apparel or medals if a runner does not show up for the race.

Event's current local time: 2:49 PM CT