Firecracker 5K

05/01/2026

🏃‍♀️ Let Freedom RUN!

Start your 4th of July morning with the Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K at Heather Park!

This festive, family-friendly race is the perfect way to kick off Independence Day with fresh air, Hill Country views, and plenty of red, white, and Lago blue.

📅 Race Day: Saturday, July 4
📍 Heather Park | Lago Vista, TX
⏰ 10K starts at 7:45 AM
⏰ 5K starts at 8:00 AM

Early registration is open now!
10K – $35
5K – $30

Prices go up May 31, so don’t wait!

This is an officially timed race and includes:
🎖 Finishers medals for everyone
🎭 Patriotic costume prizes
🐶 Leashed pets welcome
👧 Kids 12 & under run FREE with a registered adult

Lace up, show your spirit, and make the Firecracker 5K & 10K part of your July 4th tradition!

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/TX/LagoVista/LagoLibertyDaysFirecracker5K10K

04/19/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Hey, Firecracker 5K/10K friends — check your email! 💥

If you ran with us last year, you should have received an email with details on how to lock in last year’s pricing before registration officially opens.

If you didn’t see it, be sure to check your inbox — and if for some reason you did not receive it, email [email protected] and we’ll help you out.

If you’re new this year, full registration opens April 25 — so be on the lookout! 👀

And while you’re out at Lago Fest, make sure to stop by and see the Lago Liberty Days 5K/10K Committee. We’d love to say hi, answer questions, and get you excited for this year’s race! ❤️🤍💙

04/19/2026

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! 🏁

07/03/2025

🍻 A huge THANK YOU to Lago Vista Brewing Co. for being our official packet pick-up spot for the Lago Liberty Days Firecracker 5K & 10K Run! 🎆🏃‍♀️

To all our amazing race registrants — don’t forget! Packet pick-up is happening TODAY, Thursday, July 3rd from 4–8 PM at:

📍 Lago Vista Brewing Company
8001 Bronco Ln, Lago Vista, TX

Come grab your bib, race shrit and swag, then stay and soak in one of those famous Lago sunsets with a cold beer in hand. 🍺🌅

Haven’t signed up yet? No worries — swing by and register on site at Lago Vista Brewing Company!

Thanks to Lago Vista Brewing for helping us kick off Lago Liberty Days with great vibes and even better brews!

06/26/2025

🍌 A huge THANK YOU to Brookshire Brothers for generously donating bananas and granola bars to help fuel our Firecracker 5K/10K runners! 🏃‍♂️💥

Your support means so much to us — especially on a hot Texas morning! From everyday groceries to special event contributions, Brookshire Brothers continues to be a dependable and generous part of our Lago Vista community. We truly appreciate your partnership in making Lago Liberty Days a fun, energized, and successful event!

💥 Haven’t signed up for the Firecracker 5K/10K yet?
Grab your spot here 👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=184829

Thank you, Brookshire Brothers, for helping us go the distance! 💙

06/25/2025

🍀 A big Lago Liberty Days THANK YOU to Lucky Rabbit Jonestown, proud Bronze Sponsor of this year’s celebration! 🎆

Live music, fresh handcrafted cocktails, frozen margs, ice-cold local beer, and a mouth-watering menu full of local favorites — what more could you ask for?

Bring your friends and family for arcade games, good times, and don’t forget the pooches — their on-site dog park is pup-approved! 🐾🎶🍹

We’re lucky to have The Lucky Rabbit supporting our hometown celebration and helping keep the good vibes flowing all summer long!

💥 Haven’t signed up for the Firecracker 5K/10K yet?
👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=184829