Firecracker 5K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Marengo, Indiana
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Firecracker 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the charming town of Marengo, Crawford County, Indiana! This unique race promises to be the coolest event of the summer, thanks to the consistently mild underground temperatures of 54 degrees.
Participants will kick off the race at the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County, embarking on a scenic route that winds down SR 64, past the stunning Marengo Cave, and through the heart of downtown Marengo. At the 1-mile mark, runners will enter the fascinating Marengo Warehouse for a one-of-a-kind cave experience, before doubling back to finish just across the railroad tracks. With rolling hills and picturesque small-town charm, this event offers a delightful mix of outdoor adventure and underground excitement. Don't miss your chance to beat the summer heat and be part of this extraordinary race that combines a cool climate with a unique atmosphere!
Participants will kick off the race at the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County, embarking on a scenic route that winds down SR 64, past the stunning Marengo Cave, and through the heart of downtown Marengo. At the 1-mile mark, runners will enter the fascinating Marengo Warehouse for a one-of-a-kind cave experience, before doubling back to finish just across the railroad tracks. With rolling hills and picturesque small-town charm, this event offers a delightful mix of outdoor adventure and underground excitement. Don't miss your chance to beat the summer heat and be part of this extraordinary race that combines a cool climate with a unique atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
The most unique race in Southern Indiana! As underground temperatures year-round are 54 degrees, this will undoubtedly be the coolest July race around.
The course will start at the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County, on S 2nd street, proceeding down SR 64 passing Marengo Cave and through downtown Marengo. At the 1 mile point, participants enter the underground Marengo Warehouse, for a cave-like experience, doubling back to finish just across the railroad tracks in downtown Marengo. Features include the underground, rolling hills, and scenic small town Indiana charm. By far the coolest both in temperature and in novelty.
The underground warehouse features several back and forth hairpin turns eventually leading down a corridor of offroad-like but smooth terrain. The entry point is shortly after the 1 mile interval where the indoor portion is right at 2 miles in total. Inside you will find good lighting, good temperature, and fast and flat terrain. A destination race that will offer major relief from the hot summer and a scene like none other.
The course will start at the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County, on S 2nd street, proceeding down SR 64 passing Marengo Cave and through downtown Marengo. At the 1 mile point, participants enter the underground Marengo Warehouse, for a cave-like experience, doubling back to finish just across the railroad tracks in downtown Marengo. Features include the underground, rolling hills, and scenic small town Indiana charm. By far the coolest both in temperature and in novelty.
The underground warehouse features several back and forth hairpin turns eventually leading down a corridor of offroad-like but smooth terrain. The entry point is shortly after the 1 mile interval where the indoor portion is right at 2 miles in total. Inside you will find good lighting, good temperature, and fast and flat terrain. A destination race that will offer major relief from the hot summer and a scene like none other.
Races
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Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Additional information will be posted at a later date.
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177 S Second St, Marengo, 47140, IN, United States
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