Events
1 Mile Sparkler Run
197 spots left. Price increases after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Firecracker 5K
295 spots left. Price increases after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Place
Annandale, MN US 55302
Description
Join us for a 5K and/or 1 Mile Run/Walk in the heart of Annandale during one of the greatest Independence Day celebrations in the state of Minnesota! Annandale's Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Sparkler Run/Walk is a family-friendly yet competitive event with both courses beginning and ending in the heart of Annandale's 4th of July Celebration near Annandale Municipal Park.
The Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Sparkler Run is a fundraiser supporting the St John's Lutheran Church Children, Youth, and Family Fund, as well as other groups around the city of Annandale that support the event.
Prizes
Top 3 Male and Female finishers in both the 1 Mile and 5K:
1st - $100 and event picture frame
2nd - $75
3rd - $50
Fastest Stroller Mile (Male and Female): $40 and Event Picture Frame
Fastest Combined 5k + 1 Mile time (Male and Female): $40 and Event Picture Frame
Best 4th of July themed attire (Male and Female) $40 and Event Picture Frame
Age Group Certificates will be awarded in the following age groups:
1 Mile Sparkler Run
4 and Under
5 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 and over
Firecracker 5k
12 and under
13 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 and over
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, July 4th:
6:00 - 8:00pm - Packet Pickup Onsite
315 Oak Ave N, Annandale
Saturday, July 5th:
7:00am - Packet Pick-up Begins
Race Shirts
Race Shirts are NOT included with your registration fee. They are available for purchase until June 22nd, 2025.
Race Map
Our race routes start and end in the heart of Annandale's 4th of July Celebration near Annandale Municipal Park.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Parking
Street parking is available near Annandale Municipal Park.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Other Running Tangents Races
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Riverfest 1 MIle & 5k, Sat, July 13
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Monticello/Riverfest1Mile5k
Lake Rebecca Triathlon, Sun, July 27
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Rockford/LakeRebeccaTriathlon
Eddy Trail Races, Sat, Aug 9
https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Annandale/EddyTrailRaces
Directions
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