City of Edinburg Firecracker 5K run

About the Event

Join us for the 6th annual Firecracker 5k in the vibrant City of Edinburg! Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a fun-filled race through the heart of our beautiful city. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a lively way to spend the day, this event is perfect for all fitness levels and ages. Come experience the thrill of racing alongside fellow enthusiasts while soaking in the energetic atmosphere of our community. Mark your calendars and be a part of this exciting celebration of health, camaraderie, and the spirit of Edinburg. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!

Race date July 4th 2026

Start time: 7:30 a.m.

Location: Ebony Golf Course Starting Line: Front of South Middle School

Finisher Medals

Age Division medals

Packet Pick Up Information

Location: Edinburg Parks and Recreation (Mark S. Peña Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539)
Date and Time:

Race Day 06:00 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.

Races Offered

5K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:30

sell

$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Edinburg.

thermostat Temperature

25.8° / 35.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

29.2° / 36.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (9.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:50

nightlight Sunset

20:26

About Edinburg

Learn more about the host city, Edinburg.

Edinburg is in the South Texas Plains and was originally called Chapin before its name took on a variation of the capital of Scotland. It is the county seat of Hidalgo County and also home to the main campus of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. For the tourists, there's an interesting museum and wetland reserve.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of City of Edinburg Firecracker 5K run.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Gilberto Mares	M	16	Alamo, TX	17:07.05
🥈	Raul Delgado	M	16	Hidalgo, TX	17:07.3
🥉	Sinai Lopez	M	37	Hidalgo, TX	17:55.79
4	Gabriel Rodriguez	M	32	San Juan, TX	18:28.32
5	Tristen Garcia	M	16	Alamo, TX	18:34.01
6	Ramiro Lozoya	M	17	Alamo, TX	18:59.12
7	Job Saenz	M	35	Pharr, TX	19:27.55
8	VICENTE MONTANEZ	M	18	Alamo, TX	19:57.72
9	Aleksey Aleshintsev	M	50	Mcallen, TX	20:15.74
10	fernando saldivar	M	32	—	20:25.44
11	Juan Sanchez	M	24	Edinburg, TX	21:03.71
12	Juan Diego Medina	M	20	Edinburg, TX	21:06.65
13	Sofia Torres	F	17	Alamo, TX	21:15.06
14	Tony Resendez	M	43	Edinburg, TX	21:25.55
15	Jesus Rangel Mendez	M	31	Weslaco, TX	22:17.89
16	Jose Rodriguez	M	28	Edinburg, TX	22:27.25
17	Justin Cantu	M	35	Edinburg, TX	22:33.85
18	Robert Duran	M	69	San Marcos, TX	22:36.73
19	Rolando Castilla	M	29	Edinburg, TX	22:57.53
20	Adrian McDonald	M	30	Edinburg, TX	22:59.4
21	Gabriela Ortegon	F	29	San Juan, TX	23:15.53
22	Xzavier Morin	M	14	Edinburg, TX	23:17.31
23	Napoleon Daniel Coca	M	46	Edinburg, TX	23:21.9
24	Simon Sandoval	M	45	Mcallen, TX	23:38.63
25	Naomi Cotero	F	17	Pharr, TX	23:39.16
26	Nick Garza	M	25	Boerne, TX	23:50.3
27	Jesus Arriaga	M	30	Mcallen, TX	24:08.36
28	Humberto Martinez	M	24	Edinburg, TX	24:26.51
29	Lorena Madrigal	F	43	Alamo, TX	24:29.62
30	Ryan Pena	M	23	OdemOdem, TX	24:33.7
31	Norma Rangel	F	33	Weslaco, TX	24:50.81
32	Isamar Ochoa	F	30	—	24:53.87
33	VICTOR Zavala	M	51	Mission, TX	25:00.62
34	Gabriela Tellez	F	30	Edinburg, TX	25:18.92
35	Gabriella Madrigal	F	16	Alamo, TX	25:26.73
36	Brad Pechanec	M	34	Edinburg, TX	25:27.77
37	Annette Zavala	F	50	Mission, TX	25:34.07
38	David Ramirez	M	57	Mcallen, TX	25:36.59
39	A. Ibarra	M	9	Edinburg, TX	26:00.47
40	Jose Salinas	M	31	Edinburg, TX	26:09.19
41	Laura Garcia	F	42	Mission, TX	26:15.99
42	Andy Zamora	M	38	Edinburg, TX	26:21.17
43	Gayoung Lee	F	34	Edinburg, TX	26:31
44	MARK GARZA	M	53	Edinburg, TX	26:34.48
45	Eric Elizondo	M	46	Mcallen, TX	26:54.38
46	Luis Madrigal	M	44	Alamo, TX	27:01.42
47	Jeanett Hernandez	F	46	Mcallen, TX	27:02.39
48	Lucy Ortegon	F	34	Edinburg, TX	27:03.28
49	Juan Hernandez	M	29	Alamo, TX	27:08.12
50	Abigail Gonzalez	F	53	Edinburg, TX	27:12.99