Description

Join us for the Firecracker TREK 5K & 10K trail run through the scenic and challenging Grace Creek Trailhead in Longview, TX where tall trees and flowing creeks await!

Course Overview

- Surface: mud and dirt single track, rooty trails, & bridges
- Course: MTB + Tree Trail
- Elevation: Slight elevation per 5K loop
- Location: Grace Creek MTB Trailhead (next to Longview Arboretum: 706 W Cotton St, Longview, TX 75604)
- Weather: Average Historic Temperatures for July around 76 degrees Fahrenheit
- Cupless Race: Please bring a cup or bottle, we don't serve cups!

Location and Times

The start and finish are located at the Grace Creek MTB Trailhead next to the Longview Arboretum (706 W Cosston St, Longview, TX 75604)

Course Map-Click Here

Parking will take place at the Longview Arboretum parking lot (any extra parking will be at Tejas Hydraulics and Bearing Service parking lots right next door).

Friday:
*please arrive early to ensure enough time to use restroom and pickup bib*
7:30AM to 8:20AM - Packet Pickup
8:20AM - Race Brief
8:30AM - both races Start
10:30AM - Cutoff (2 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

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

More Information/Refunds/Discounts

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. 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: 9:58 AM CT