Firecracker 5K
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Peru, Indiana
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 21st Annual Firecracker 5K in Peru, Indiana, on Friday, July 4, 2025! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:00 AM at the Peru Fire Department, located at 85 W Canal St. It's the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day while getting active and enjoying the community spirit. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K distance, and everyone will receive awesome performance shirts and custom-designed finisher medals.
Race day registration runs from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM, but be sure to register early by June 1, 2025, to take advantage of the lower entry fee of just $20. With categories for overall male and female finishers, age group awards, and a special recognition for the Most Patriotic Participants, there’s something for everyone! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a Garmin Forerunner in the drawing—register by June 27, 2025, for an extra entry. Proceeds from the event benefit the Miami County YMCA, promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Get ready to run and celebrate this Independence Day in style!
Race day registration runs from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM, but be sure to register early by June 1, 2025, to take advantage of the lower entry fee of just $20. With categories for overall male and female finishers, age group awards, and a special recognition for the Most Patriotic Participants, there’s something for everyone! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a Garmin Forerunner in the drawing—register by June 27, 2025, for an extra entry. Proceeds from the event benefit the Miami County YMCA, promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Get ready to run and celebrate this Independence Day in style!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 21st Annual Firecracker 5K in Peru, Indiana!!! Awesome performance shirts, custom designed finisher medals, disposable tag timing, great food, cool grab bag goodies, a Garmin Forerunner Drawing, and awards (including Most Patriotic Participants) are all included (MUST register by June 27, 2025 in order to guarantee a shirt and a grab bag).
The event will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8:00AM at the Peru Fire Department, located on 85 W Canal St in Peru, IN. Race day registration is from 7:00AM to 7:45AM. Early Registration (Received by June 1, 2025) - $20.00/Late Registration - $25.00
Award categories include Overall Male/Female Finishers, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Finishers (Male/Female) in the following Age Groups (14 and Younger, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+), AND Most Patriotic Participants.
Garmin Forerunner Drawing: All participants receive one entry. Register by June 27, 2025 for one additional entry. (Donated by Breakaway Bike Shop)
Proceeds benefit the Miami County YMCA where we focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility!
Official Event Website: mcymca.org/firecracker
Registrations are also accepted at the Miami County YMCA AND online at mcymca.org/firecracker.
The event will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8:00AM at the Peru Fire Department, located on 85 W Canal St in Peru, IN. Race day registration is from 7:00AM to 7:45AM. Early Registration (Received by June 1, 2025) - $20.00/Late Registration - $25.00
Award categories include Overall Male/Female Finishers, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Finishers (Male/Female) in the following Age Groups (14 and Younger, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+), AND Most Patriotic Participants.
Garmin Forerunner Drawing: All participants receive one entry. Register by June 27, 2025 for one additional entry. (Donated by Breakaway Bike Shop)
Proceeds benefit the Miami County YMCA where we focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility!
Official Event Website: mcymca.org/firecracker
Registrations are also accepted at the Miami County YMCA AND online at mcymca.org/firecracker.
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