The Brentwood Family YMCA's Firecracker 5K starts at Andrews Cadillac on the morning of July 4. 2027 details are not out yet; here is how 2026 ran.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Everything below comes from the race’s RunSignup page, run by the Brentwood Family YMCA. This page is updated each year at the same address.

The Andrews Cadillac Firecracker 5K is Brentwood’s Fourth of July morning race, hosted by the Brentwood Family YMCA and run for its benefit. The 2026 race was the 27th. The YMCA has not posted the 2027 date or registration yet; the organizer bills it as a Brentwood Independence Day tradition, and July 4 falls on a Sunday in 2027.

Know before you go

  • When: July 4 morning; 2027 details not yet posted
  • Start: Andrews Cadillac, 1 Cadillac Drive
  • Races: chip-timed 5K; Luken Kids Fun Run 1K for ages 3 to 12
  • Who can enter: runners and walkers of all ages; strollers and pets welcome
  • Sign up and contact: the race’s RunSignup page (its “Contact This Race” form)

How the 2026 race ran

The 27th annual race was on Saturday, July 4, 2026:

Time Event
6 a.m. Race-morning packet pickup opens at Andrews Cadillac
7 a.m. Luken Kids Fun Run 1K, ages 3 to 12
7:30 a.m. Andrews Cadillac Firecracker 5K

The 5K is certified and chip-timed on what the organizer calls “a scenic road course perfect for runners chasing a PR and walkers looking to celebrate the Fourth in an active way.” Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, and the course is stroller- and pet-friendly.

Packet pickup

In 2026 there were two chances to collect race packets:

  • Early pickup: Friday, July 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Brentwood Family YMCA.
  • Race morning: Saturday, July 4, from 6 a.m., at Andrews Cadillac.

Shirts, medals and awards

Every participant gets a race T-shirt and a finisher medal. Awards in 2026 went to:

  • the top three overall, men and women
  • the top overall Masters (40 and older)
  • the top overall Grand Masters (50 and older)
  • the top overall Senior Grand Masters (60 and older)

After the race

The organizer billed a family celebration after the finish, with a balloon artist, Captain America, inflatables, snow cones, popcorn, face painting and local vendors.

Registration and prices

Online registration for 2026 has closed, and the YMCA has not posted 2027 entry fees. We will add the 2027 date, prices and any road closures when the organizer publishes them. Results from past races are on the RunSignup page under “Results.”

The rest of the Fourth in Brentwood

The race is the morning half of the city’s July 4. That evening, the City of Brentwood holds its free Red, White and Boom concert and fireworks in Crockett Park, the last night of its Summer Concert Series. Fireworks at home are banned inside city limits, according to Brentwood Fire and Rescue’s FAQ.

Related guides: walking and biking trails, parks and trails and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Brentwood Firecracker 5K?

On the morning of July 4. The 2026 race, the 27th, started at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. The YMCA has not posted 2027 details yet.

Where does the Firecracker 5K start in Brentwood?

At Andrews Cadillac, 1 Cadillac Drive, Brentwood, according to the race’s RunSignup page.

Can I walk the Firecracker 5K or bring a stroller or dog?

Yes. The organizer says walkers of all ages are welcome and the course is stroller- and pet-friendly.

Is there a kids’ race at the Brentwood Firecracker 5K?

Yes. The Luken Kids Fun Run 1K, for ages 3 to 12, started at 7 a.m. in 2026, half an hour before the 5K.

Who organizes the Brentwood Firecracker 5K?

The Brentwood Family YMCA hosts the race, and it benefits the Brentwood Family YMCA. Andrews Cadillac is the title sponsor and start site.