Firecracker 5K

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

🎆 Four Events. Two Days. One Community. One Big Celebration. 🎆
Join us July 3 & 4 for Lago Liberty Days Celebration as we celebrate America's 250th birthday with a full weekend of hometown fun!

✈️ Wings Over Lago featuring historic aircraft, aircraft rides, a flyover, and a classic car show.
🏃 Firecracker 5K & 10K to kick off Independence Day.
🎉 Hometown Parade – 250 Years of American Spirit featuring floats, golf carts, classic cars, local organizations, and plenty of patriotic pride.
🎇 Freedom by the Lake featuring family fun, food, fireworks over Lake Travis, and live music from The Damn Torpedoes, a tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, taking the stage at 6:00 PM before the fireworks begin at 9:15 PM.

📢 Be on the lookout as we begin sharing FAQs, event schedules, parking information, aircraft ride sign-up details, volunteer opportunities, and other important updates for all four events.

Gather your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate with us!
🇺🇸 Four Events. Two Days. One Community. One Big Celebration.

06/15/2026

🏃‍♂️🇺🇸 DON'T MISS OUT! 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️

The clock is ticking to guarantee your official Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K race shirt and finisher medal!

⏰ Register by MIDNIGHT on JUNE 19 to secure your race swag.

After June 19, shirts and medals will be available only while supplies last. Don't be the runner crossing the finish line wishing you had registered sooner!

🇺🇸 Firecracker 5K & 10K – Run 250 Years Strong
📍 Heather Park, Lago Vista
📅 July 4, 2026

Your registration includes:
👕 Official Race Shirt
🏅 Finisher Medal
⏱️ Officially Timed Race
🎭 Patriotic Costume Contest
🐶 Leashed Pets Welcome
👧 Kids 12 & Under Run FREE with a Registered Adult

Register today:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/LagoVista/LagoLibertyDaysFirecracker5K10K

The Firecracker 5K & 10K is part of the Lago Liberty Days Celebration—four events, one community, and one unforgettable celebration of America's 250th Birthday!

✈️ Wings Over Lago – July 3
🏃 Firecracker 5K & 10K – July 4
🇺🇸 Hometown Parade – July 4
🎇 Freedom by the Lake – July 4

Don't delay—register today, lock in your shirt and medal, and join us as we celebrate 250 years of American spirit right here in Lago Vista! 🇺🇸

06/13/2026

🏃‍♀️⏰ YOU'RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME! ⏰🏃‍♂️

Just ONE WEEK remains to register for the Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K and guarantee your official race shirt and finisher medal!

📅 Register by June 19 at midnight to secure your race swag and be part of one of Lago Vista's favorite Independence Day traditions.

🇺🇸 Firecracker 5K & 10K – Run 250 Years Strong
📍 Heather Park, Lago Vista
📅 July 4, 2026

Register now:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/LagoVista/LagoLibertyDaysFirecracker5K10K

Your registration includes:
👕 Official Race Shirt (guaranteed through June 19)
🏅 Finisher Medal
⏱️ Officially Timed Race
🎭 Patriotic Costume Contest
🐶 Leashed Pets Welcome
👧 Kids 12 & Under Run FREE with a Registered Adult

The Firecracker 5K & 10K is part of Lago Liberty Days Celebration 2026 — four events, one community, and one big celebration of America's 250th Birthday!

✈️ Wings Over Lago – July 3
🏃 Firecracker 5K & 10K – July 4
🇺🇸 Hometown Parade – July 4
🎇 Freedom by the Lake – July 4

Don't wait until the last minute—register today, claim your shirt and medal, and join us as we celebrate 250 years of American spirit right here in Lago Vista!

06/04/2026

🏃‍♀️⏰ YOU'RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME! ⏰🏃‍♂️

Today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of Early Registration pricing for the Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K – Run 250 Years Strong! 🇺🇸

💥 Register by midnight tonight (June 4) and save:
🏃 5K – $30
🏃‍♂️ 10K – $40

Starting June 5:
🏃 5K – $35
🏃‍♂️ 10K – $45

And don't forget! 👕

✅ To guarantee your official Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K race shirt, you must register by June 19 at midnight.
🏅 All registered participants will receive a finisher medal as part of the race experience.

Whether you're chasing a personal record, walking with friends, showing off your patriotic spirit, or bringing your favorite four-legged running partner, this is one Independence Day tradition you won't want to miss!

🇺🇸 July 4, 2026
📍 Heather Park, Lago Vista
🏃 Officially Timed Race
🏅 Finisher Medals
👕 Race Shirts
🎭 Patriotic Costume Contest
🐶 Leashed Pets Welcome
👧 Kids 12 & Under Run FREE with a Registered Adult

Don't get left at the starting line—register today and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with us!

🎆 GOOD NEWS, RUNNERS! 🎆

You've asked, and we listened!

📢 Early Registration pricing for the Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K has been EXTENDED through June 4!

That means you still have a few more days to grab the discounted rate before prices increase on June 5.

🏃 5K – $30 through June 4
🏃‍♂️ 10K – $40 through June 4
(June 5- 5K/$35 and 10K/$45)

Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K Run-250 Years Strong

Start your Independence Day with a burst of energy, patriotic spirit, and some of the best Hill Country views around! Whether you're running for a personal best, walking with friends, rocking a red, white, and blue costume, or bringing your four-legged running buddy along, this race is for YOU.

🇺🇸 Officially Timed Race
🏅 Finisher Medals & Race Shirts
🎭 Patriotic Costume Contest
🐶 Leashed Pets Welcome
👧 Kids 12 & Under Run FREE with a Registered Adult

The Firecracker 5K & 10K is part of Lago Liberty Days, the City of Lago Vista’s multi-day Independence Day celebration. The festivities begin July 3 with Wings Over Lago and continue on July 4 with the Firecracker 5K & 10K, the Hometown Parade, and Freedom by the Lake- culminating in a spectacular community fireworks show.

Don't wait until the last minute—secure your spot today and help us celebrate America's 250th Birthday in true Lago Vista style!

Register now:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/LagoVista/LagoLibertyDaysFirecracker5K10K

If you want to guarantee your official Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K race shirt, you must register by Thursday, June 19 at midnight!

Tag your running buddies, share this post, and let us know if you'll be joining us on July 4th! 🇺🇸💥🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️



Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K Run-250 Years Strong

06/01/2026

🎇 The Countdown to Lago Liberty Days 2026: 250 Years Strong Has Begun! 🎇

Join us July 3 & 4 as Lago Vista celebrates 250 Years of American Spirit with two days of hometown fun, community pride, and unforgettable memories.

Now's the time to:
✔ Register for the Firecracker 5K & 10K
✔ Enter the Hometown Parade
✔ Sign up to volunteer
✔ Invite your family and friends

✈️ Friday, July 3 – Wings Over Lago
Join us at Rusty Allen Airport from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM for an exciting aviation showcase featuring historic aircraft, flyovers, and opportunities to experience aviation up close.

🏃 Saturday, July 4 – Firecracker 5K & 10K
Start your Independence Day with a bang at Heather Park!

✔ Officially timed race
✔ Finisher medals & race shirts
✔ Patriotic costume contest
✔ Leashed pets welcome
✔ Kids 12 & under run FREE with a registered adult

👉 Register for the Firecracker 5K/10K:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/LagoVista/LagoLibertyDaysFirecracker5K10K

🎉 Hometown Parade – 250 Years of American Spirit
At 10:00 AM, line Dawn Drive with your family and friends as we celebrate America's 250th birthday with floats, golf carts, classic cars, local organizations, and plenty of red, white, and blue pride.

👉 Register for the Parade:
https://www.lagovistatexas.gov/FormCenter/Events-13/2026-4th-of-July-Parade-Entry-Form-85

🎇 Freedom by the Lake
The celebration continues at Bar-K Park beginning at 5:00 PM with music and family fun leading up to a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Travis with a 9:00 PM- 9:15 start time.

🙌 Want to be part of the celebration? Volunteer!

Lago Liberty Days wouldn't be possible without our amazing volunteers. Whether you'd like to help with Wings Over Lago, the Firecracker 5K/10K, the Hometown Parade, or Freedom by the Lake, we'd love to have you on the team!

👉 Sign up to volunteer:
https://www.lagovistatexas.gov/FormCenter/Events-13/City-of-Lago-Vista-Event-Volunteer-Appli-84

Gather your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate freedom, community, and the small-town spirit that makes Lago Vista so special.

👇 Tag your friends, family members, neighbors, running buddies, parade crews, and anyone who loves a great hometown celebration! Be on the lookout over the coming weeks as we'll be sharing more information, highlights, schedules, and updates for each Lago Liberty Days event.

We can't wait to celebrate with you, Lago Vista! ❤️🤍💙

Lago Liberty Days 2026: 250 Years Strong

02/03/2026

🎉 WE NEED YOU, LAGO VISTA! 🎉
Want to be part of the fun behind the scenes at some of Lago Vista’s biggest and best community events?

The City of Lago Vista is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring our events to life — and we’d love for YOU to join the team!

✨ Volunteer opportunities include:
🎶 Lago Fest
🇺🇸 Lago Liberty Days & Fourth of July Celebrations
🎬 Movies on the Green
🎸 Music on the Green
🚓 National Night Out
…and more throughout the year!

👋 Why volunteer?
• Give back to your community
• Meet new people & have fun
• Earn student service hours (perfect for high school students!)
• Be part of what makes Lago Vista special

💙 Whether you can help for one event or many — every helping hand makes a difference!

👉 Sign up to volunteer today:
🔗 https://www.lagovistatexas.gov/FormCenter/Events-13/City-of-Lago-Vista-Event-Volunteer-Appli-84

Let’s make great memories together, Lago Vista! 🙌

07/15/2025

📸 Race Day Memories!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💥

Don’t forget to check out your Firecracker 5K/10K photos and relive all the fun (and maybe a little sweat 😅)! Head over to the link below and search by your bib number to find your shots!

🔥 Huge shoutout to Dawn Fry Photo for capturing all the action – thank you for the amazing pics!

👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/TX/LagoVista/LagoLibertyDaysFirecracker5K10K

Tag your bib #, tag your friends, and share those smiles! 😄📷

07/10/2025

Lago Liberty Days 5K/10K – You Crushed It! 🏃‍♀️❤🤍💙

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Lago Liberty Days 5K/10K!
Despite the damp weather, our runners hit the pavement with determination, energy, and plenty of patriotic spirit.

From the early morning start to the final stride across the finish line, it was a celebration of fitness, fun, and community pride. Whether you ran, jogged, walked, or cheered from the sidelines—you helped make this race a success!

Special thanks to our volunteers and event staff who kept things running smoothly. We’re proud to host events that bring our community together in motion!

See you at the starting line next year! 🏁