Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Hanover, Michigan
- Price Free - $22.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Celebrate Independence Day in style at the Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in Hanover Township, Jackson! This exciting event features a USATF certified 5-mile run and a spirited 5K walk, both kicking off at 8 AM on Main Street in downtown Hanover. With fun for the whole family, don't miss the FREE Kids Run starting at 9:15 AM, where all children ages 12 and younger will receive awards.
Participants can look forward to high-quality tech shirts for those who register early, along with age division awards and delicious fresh-baked pies for top finishers! The event is well-organized, offering efficient chip timing and live results, ensuring a smooth experience for all. Make sure to register early for the best pricing, and join in on the festivities that continue with a parade and family activities after the race. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a day filled with community spirit and celebration!
Participants can look forward to high-quality tech shirts for those who register early, along with age division awards and delicious fresh-baked pies for top finishers! The event is well-organized, offering efficient chip timing and live results, ensuring a smooth experience for all. Make sure to register early for the best pricing, and join in on the festivities that continue with a parade and family activities after the race. Lace up your running shoes and get ready 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.
TECH SHIRTS! FOR AGE DIVISION AWARDS!
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: Thursday, 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
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.
TECH SHIRTS! FOR AGE DIVISION AWARDS!
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: Thursday, 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
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.
Races
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Hanover Firecracker 5 Mile Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
Hanover Firecracker 5k Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.75
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
Kids Fun Run
Sat 4th July 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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