5K
Firecracker 5K
Run or walk our classic Firecracker 5K (3.1 miles) on our flat and fast course!
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- Price:
- $38.00 Race Fee + $4.78 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $42.00 after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024, 12:00am EDT | December 31, 2024, 11:59pm EST | $38.00 Race Fee + $4.78 SignUp Fee |
| January 1, 2025, 12:00am EST | March 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $42.00 Race Fee + $5.02 SignUp Fee |
| April 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $44.00 Race Fee + $5.14 SignUp Fee |
| June 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | June 30, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $48.00 Race Fee + $5.38 SignUp Fee |
| July 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | July 4, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $50.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee |
5K Hot Dog Eating Division
Firecracker 5K: Hot Dog Eating Division
It’s simply not the Fourth of July without hot dogs, and those who choose this challenge — up to 20 competitors — will try to chow down on four dogs in 76 seconds, then get their 5K underway. Consider it our version of the world-famous Nathan’s Hot-Dog Eating Contest, which is held annually in New York City every Independence Day.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- Registration Limit:
- 19 spots left.
- Price:
- $38.00 Race Fee + $4.78 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $42.00 after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024, 12:00am EDT | December 31, 2024, 11:59pm EST | $38.00 Race Fee + $4.78 SignUp Fee |
| January 1, 2025, 12:00am EST | March 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $42.00 Race Fee + $5.02 SignUp Fee |
| April 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $44.00 Race Fee + $5.14 SignUp Fee |
| June 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | June 30, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $48.00 Race Fee + $5.38 SignUp Fee |
| July 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | July 4, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $50.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee |
5K Flag Carrying Division
Firecracker 5K: You're a Grand Old Flag Carrying Division
Participants in this patriotic category will run or walk their 5K proudly bearing a mounted American flag from start to finish.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- Price:
- $38.00 Race Fee + $4.78 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $42.00 after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024, 12:00am EDT | December 31, 2024, 11:59pm EST | $38.00 Race Fee + $4.78 SignUp Fee |
| January 1, 2025, 12:00am EST | March 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $42.00 Race Fee + $5.02 SignUp Fee |
| April 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $44.00 Race Fee + $5.14 SignUp Fee |
| June 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | June 30, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $48.00 Race Fee + $5.38 SignUp Fee |
| July 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | July 4, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $50.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee |
1-Mile Fun Run
Firecracker 1-Mile Fun Run
Try our timed 1-Mile Fun Run! A relaxed course awaits runners and walkers of all ages who want to show their Firecracker fervor but with a little less mileage. Whether you are running for a PR or just out the enjoy the festivities, this is a fun, friendly frolic on the Fourth of July!
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- Price:
- $38.00 Race Fee + $4.78 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $42.00 after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024, 12:00am EDT | December 31, 2024, 11:59pm EST | $38.00 Race Fee + $4.78 SignUp Fee |
| January 1, 2025, 12:00am EST | March 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $42.00 Race Fee + $5.02 SignUp Fee |
| April 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $44.00 Race Fee + $5.14 SignUp Fee |
| June 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | June 30, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $48.00 Race Fee + $5.38 SignUp Fee |
| July 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | July 4, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $50.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee |
Kids Events
Kids Firecracker 5K (10 and under) (Free with paid adult)
Kids Firecracker 1-Mile Fun Run (10 and under) (Free with paid adult)
200m Firecracker Kids' Dash presented by Ann Arbor Sports Commission (8 and under) (Free with paid adult)
An event for children ages 8 and under. The Kids' Dash is an untimed event and non competitive.
Open to ages 8 and under.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
Kids 200m Firecracker Kids' Dash (8 and under)
An event for children ages 8 and under. The Kids' Dash is an untimed event and non competitive.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- Price:
- $18.00 Race Fee + $3.58 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $20.00 after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024, 12:00am EDT | December 31, 2024, 11:59pm EST | $18.00 Race Fee + $3.58 SignUp Fee |
| January 1, 2025, 12:00am EST | July 4, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $20.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Virtual 5K
Virtual Firecracker 5K
Run or walk where you want and when you want and we will send your shirt and medal to you!
- Price:
- $42.00 Race Fee + $5.02 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $44.00 after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024, 12:00am EDT | December 31, 2024, 11:59pm EST | $42.00 Race Fee + $5.02 SignUp Fee |
| January 1, 2025, 12:00am EST | March 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $44.00 Race Fee + $5.14 SignUp Fee |
| April 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 31, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $48.00 Race Fee + $5.38 SignUp Fee |
| June 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT | June 30, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $50.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee |
Pace Team
Pace Team - By Invitation Only
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
