Firecracker Fast 5K celebrates 50 years with record turnout expected in Little Rock

Little Rock, Ark. (KATV) — More than 1,800 runners are expected to kick off their Fourth of July by taking part in the 50th annual Firecracker Fast 5K Saturday morning in Little Rock.

The race, hosted by Fleet Feet, has grown from a small local event into one of Arkansas’ largest road races.

“I really wanted the race to go for 50 years, and it’s finally going to happen,” said race founder Gary Brown…

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