Firecracker 5K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Peru, Indiana
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the fun at the 22nd Annual Firecracker 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Peru, Indiana! Celebrate Independence Day with an exciting race that kicks off at 8:00 AM at the Peru Fire Department, located at 85 W Canal St. This spirited event promises a fantastic atmosphere with awesome performance shirts, custom-designed finisher medals, and a variety of grab bag goodies. Participants will enjoy disposable tag timing, delicious food, and the chance to win in the Garmin Forerunner Drawing.
With awards for Overall Male and Female Finishers as well as age group categories, including the Most Patriotic Participants, there's something for everyone! Make sure to register by June 27, 2026, to secure your shirt and grab bag. Early registration is just $20, and late registration is $25. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Miami County YMCA, supporting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration and the chance to run for a great cause!
With awards for Overall Male and Female Finishers as well as age group categories, including the Most Patriotic Participants, there's something for everyone! Make sure to register by June 27, 2026, to secure your shirt and grab bag. Early registration is just $20, and late registration is $25. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Miami County YMCA, supporting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration and the chance to run for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 22nd 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, 2026 in order to guarantee a shirt and a grab bag).
The event will be held on Friday, July 4, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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.
Races
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Firecracker 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Performance Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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