July 2, 2022
Race Results:
- Trail Run: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=282071&lang=en
- MTB Short Course (beginner) – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=282018
- MTB – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=282017
We are back for our IN PERSON event on Saturday, July 2nd. Join us for some fun racing on mountain bike or on foot. All events will be staged out of the Eau Claire County Expo Building (5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire, WI).
All events will count towards the FREE CORBA Trail Series.
Looking to help out? We can always use volunteers. The lucky helpers receive the famous Firecracker socks and a t-shirt. This is your chance to help out with course setup, event course marshalling, registration, or event take down among other things. We will also a need for volunteers for course setup, take down, and daily course checks for both the run and bike portions at Lowes Creek VOLUNTEER Sign Up Here
Events and Options
In-Person (Saturday, July 2nd)
The in-person portion of the Firecracker will be held on Saturday, July 2nd.
In Person Events:
- Trail Run:
- 1 Lap of 5K Course
- 2 Laps of 5K Course
- Mountain Bike:
- 1 Lap of 7 Mile Course
- 2 Laps of 7 Mile Course
- Mountain Bike – Beginner
- Course to be announced but is shorter and intended for those new to racing only.
- Lil’ Snaps
- New for 2022, we will have a fun race for kids under 10. Lil Snaps will ride a short course through the single track trails.
Event Schedule
Friday, July 1st
- 4:30 PM Fire Truck Pizza and Red Flint Brew View
- 4:30 PM Packet Pickup
Fire Truck Pizza and Red Flint Brew View (4:30pm – 7:30pm approx)
Stop out for hot, fresh, wood-fired pizza from the Fire Truck Pizza Truck and swing by the Red Flint Brew View for craft beer (all for purchase on your own).
Clear Water Classic (start on your own, details forthcoming)
Saturday, July 2nd – Race Day
- 7:00 AM: Racer check-in and packet pickup
- 8:00 AM: Trail Run (1 or 2 laps)
- 9:30 AM: Mountain Bike – Beginner
- 11:00 AM: Mountain Bike – (1 or 2 laps)
- 1:00 PM: Lil’ Snaps
Event Amenities
- Snowie of Altoona
- Red Flint Brew View
- Post Race snacks for participants
- Red Flint Firecracker socks for racers and volunteers
- Cheerful volunteers
- Live music Saturday at 1pm (Trapper Schoepp)
Sunday, July 3rd
Join us Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for Yoga at Lowes Creek! Prajna will be guiding some light stretching using a mat OR your bike!
COURSE MAPS (2021 Reference)
Road Bike courses are also available on the link above.
Registration
When you submit your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with more information within about an hour (usually much sooner). If you don’t see it, please check your spam folders and if you still don’t see it, let us know and we’ll get it to you.
Please keep on eye on the Facebook Event Page for updates.
Camping
Camping is available at Lowes Creek County Park. Those interested in camping during the event can reserve a site while registering for the event. Campsites will be assigned prior to the event.
Sponsors
As always, CORBA cannot provide great events like the Firecracker without our generous sponsors. Please take notice of this year’s 2022 Firecracker sponsors and think of them whenever you need the products or services they offer:
Title Sponsor

Feature Sponsors
Trail Sponsors
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Virtual Firecracker
June 25, 2022 - June 26, 2022
12:00 am -
In-person Firecracker
July 2, 2022
7:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Clear Water Classic
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: Eau Claire Expo Center/Lowes Creek County Park
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