Sat, Jul 3, 2027

Madison Firecracker 10K

Madison, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2012

10K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Jul 2, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Madison Firecracker 10K

The course opens on a hilltop with views down to the Ohio River, then drops hard down Hanging Rock Hill before flattening out into downtown Madison. It is a point-to-point route, so the descent is real and sustained, and you arrive at the finish in the middle of the city rather than back where you started.

Packet pickup is available the evening before at a local heating and cooling business, with race-morning pickup at the high school where the race begins. The finish area downtown has post-race entertainment and an awards ceremony, so there is reason to hang around after you cross the line.

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Madison Firecracker 10K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

10K Results · 2026

356finishers

32:16winner

1:00:20median

1:58:01cutoff

Top 3: Kristopher Sandlin (32:16) · Colin Kistler (33:30) · Collin Zollman (33:37)

The Madison Firecracker 10K has been held every year since at least 2012. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

10K7/3/2027 08:00$35

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 10K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Madison Firecracker 10K

Will I finish last at the Madison Firecracker 10K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10K field finished slower than 1:00:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:58:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Madison Firecracker 10K a good first 10K?

A field of 356 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 10K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Madison Firecracker 10K?

The 10K winner ran 32:16 while the median finisher took 1:00:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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