Firecracker 5K & Fun Run

Date(s): Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 8:00am-11:00am
Venue: Main Street Area
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The Firecracker 5K is run in Downtown Ann Arbor before the Ann Arbor Jaycees Parade.

The Fourth of July Parade is shortly after the race (10a). Stick around after the race to watch the parade.

There are three race distances with a couple of special divisions for the 5K:

• Firecracker 5K – Run the race or join a special division
  • Rucking Division – Carry a weighted rucksack or backpack
  • Flag Carrying Division
  • Hot Dog Eating Contest – eat 4 hot dogs in 76 seconds before starting your 5K.
• One Mile
  • Fun Run
  • Fun Ruck – Carry a rucksack or backpack – no weigh in for this division
• Kids 200-Meter Dash (Ages 8 & under ) – Free with a paid adult, or $12-18 standalone

Registration costs vary based on registration date. Lowest cost is for the Kids 200M dash, middle cost for the 1 mile, highest cost for the 5K.

• Jan 1-March 31 – $12-$30-40
• April 1-May 31 – $15-$35-45
• June 1-June 30 – $16-$40-50
• July 1-4 – $18-$45-55

Kids 10 & under race free in the 1 mile, 5K with a paid adult.

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