LVHS Pioneer Firecracker 5K Fun Run/Walk Race Reviews

Hola, Parking was great and a few meters from the staging area. The route was perfect, I was able to run most of the course during my warm up run. The route was well marked and well guarded by Leon Valley law enforcement. Also, the course was so very beautiful as it meandered through neighborhoods, recreational areas, Evers Rd, the park, and had an awesome home stretch for the finish back at Northwest Little League. It helped that it wasn't an out-and-back course-it was an overlapped circuit. It was fun to hear the cheers from homeowners watching the race from their front yards. Oh, and the deer along the park portion were awesome to encounter, I counted 12 along the course:) Results were quick and the awards were immediate. One just had to enter the bib number to know the time and updated ranking right away. The good folks at LVHS were unquestionably professional at all stages of putting on this event. From professional photographers to awesome warm up exercises led by Camp Gladiator everything went so very well. My hat goes off to everyone involved in organizing the race and I will definitely recommend it to friends and familia :) Sincerely, Oscar Roberto Castaneda

Oscar C. has attended 2 times 0/0 found this review helpful.

The was a very well organized, well planned family event. Competitive as well as non-competative runners (me) were welcome, as were dogs and strollers. This is my new Independence Day tradition!

Barbara B. has attended 2 times 0/1 found this review helpful.

Great route and great event. Always enjoy it.

Jane M. has attended 5+ times 0/0 found this review helpful.

This really a family friendly event. It's such great race where walkers, joggers, runner are welcomed.

Rose S. has attended 3 times 0/0 found this review helpful.

Packet pickup on race day only for group and last minute registration. Slow runner, stroller and walkers should be in the back of the start. Thank you for listening.

Robert A. has attended 3 times 1/1 found this review helpful.

In spite of the rain the folks who sponsored this event put on a very nice race. A few hiccups to be sure (posting results, and a course that turned back on itself a few times - due to conditions caused by weather), but it started on time and organizers worked diligently to put on a nice race. It was small but think the weather had something to do with that. Great effort and a good start for the holiday.

Richard K. has attended 1 times 0/0 found this review helpful.

Great race experience. So glad no wasted bags or coupons to get race number and T-shirt. Perhaps a cheaper rate if someone doesn’t want a medal or T-shirt.

Jane M. has attended 5+ times 0/0 found this review helpful.

I’m not sure if this course was a last minute change due to the rain, but having to do two out and backs for the race is not ideal, loops are always better. I know my daughter liked last years course better. Also, this is the first road race I’ve ever run where there wasn’t a lead bike to ensure the leaders were going the right direction. I’m not sure why there wasn’t a lead bike, especially since the whole course was on pavement.

Bradley G. has attended 2 times 0/0 found this review helpful.

For my first time it went well. I liked the organization and everyone was so sweet and encouraging.

Erica G. has attended 0 times 0/0 found this review helpful.