Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Hanover, Michigan
- Price Free - $28.06
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Hanover Township, Jackson! This exciting event features two main races: a USATF certified 5-mile run and a 5K walk, both kicking off at 8 AM on Main Street. Runners of all ages are invited to join in the fun, with a special FREE Kids Run starting at 9:15 AM, offering a 3/4 K course and awards for all participants aged 12 and younger.
Participants can take advantage of special pricing, starting at just $20 for early registrants and $25 until July 3rd. With efficient scoring and a well-organized setup, this event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved. After the races, stick around for an awards ceremony at 9:40 AM, where top finishers will receive fresh baked pies and enjoy fun family activities, including a festive parade! Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day filled with community spirit and celebration!
Participants can take advantage of special pricing, starting at just $20 for early registrants and $25 until July 3rd. With efficient scoring and a well-organized setup, this event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved. After the races, stick around for an awards ceremony at 9:40 AM, where top finishers will receive fresh baked pies and enjoy fun family activities, including a festive parade! Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day filled with community spirit and celebration!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON JULY 4TH FOR THE HANOVER FIRECRACKER 5 MILE AND 5K! THE START FOR BOTH RACES WILL 8 AM.
USATF Certified 5 Mile run starting and finishing on main street in downtown Hanover. 5K walk is an out and back course.
FREE KIDS RUN: Starts at 9:15 am, approximately 3/4 K, Awards to all kids ages 12 and younger.
PRICING:
_SPECIAL NEW YEARS DAY PRICING $20 VALID FROM 1/1 TO 1/15_
$25 until July 3rd. No shirt option $20 until July 3rd.
$30 on race day.
~~~~Only 200 shirts to be printed, after they are gone, no shirt price applies~~~~
WELL ORGANIZED EVENT. FAST EFFICIENT SCORING. AWARDS AT 9:40 AM. PARADE AND FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES AFTER THE RUN!
PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION: FRIday, July 3rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 104 Main St. Hanover
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: July 4th from 6:30 am to 7:50 am at 104 Main St. Hanover
AWARDS: Run & Walk, Overall, Masters (40+) & Senior Masters (60+) Male & Female
AGE DIVISION WINNERS / FRESH BAKED PIES/ FLAVOR FRUIT FARMS
Top 5 finishers in each age division, both male & female, run & walk - Special Tribute to Harrison Hensly for 5th place with the horse's butt trophy!
RUN Divisions: 12 and under, 13-14, 15-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34 , 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
WALK DIVISIONS : 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be posted live during the race and on this web site.
USATF Certified 5 Mile run starting and finishing on main street in downtown Hanover. 5K walk is an out and back course.
FREE KIDS RUN: Starts at 9:15 am, approximately 3/4 K, Awards to all kids ages 12 and younger.
PRICING:
_SPECIAL NEW YEARS DAY PRICING $20 VALID FROM 1/1 TO 1/15_
$25 until July 3rd. No shirt option $20 until July 3rd.
$30 on race day.
~~~~Only 200 shirts to be printed, after they are gone, no shirt price applies~~~~
WELL ORGANIZED EVENT. FAST EFFICIENT SCORING. AWARDS AT 9:40 AM. PARADE AND FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES AFTER THE RUN!
PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION: FRIday, July 3rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 104 Main St. Hanover
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: July 4th from 6:30 am to 7:50 am at 104 Main St. Hanover
AWARDS: Run & Walk, Overall, Masters (40+) & Senior Masters (60+) Male & Female
AGE DIVISION WINNERS / FRESH BAKED PIES/ FLAVOR FRUIT FARMS
Top 5 finishers in each age division, both male & female, run & walk - Special Tribute to Harrison Hensly for 5th place with the horse's butt trophy!
RUN Divisions: 12 and under, 13-14, 15-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34 , 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
WALK DIVISIONS : 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you.
The race will be chip timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be posted live during the race and on this web site.
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