Springfield Township Firecracker 5K (honoring the memory of Pvt. Sterling "Butch" Rahe)
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Holland, Ohio
- Price $36.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Springfield Township Firecracker 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the beautiful Community Homecoming Park located in Holland, Lucas. This vibrant event is part of the annual Freedom Celebration and honors the memory of Pvt. Sterling "Butch" Rahe, a cherished Springfield Township resident. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, which includes a newly developed fitness trail, while competing for exciting top prizes.
Kick off the day with advance registration to secure your preferred shirt size, followed by day-of registration from 7:45 to 8:45 am. Join us for a warm welcome at 8:46 am, a warm-up at 8:55 am, and then the race begins! Runners will take off at 9:00 am, followed by walkers at 9:05 am. Don't miss the hilarious Hero HUSTLE at 9:35 am, where local celebrities will race in inflatable dinosaur suits to raise money for charity. The event wraps up with an awards ceremony at 9:50 am, celebrating the achievements of all participants. Join us for a day filled with community spirit
Kick off the day with advance registration to secure your preferred shirt size, followed by day-of registration from 7:45 to 8:45 am. Join us for a warm welcome at 8:46 am, a warm-up at 8:55 am, and then the race begins! Runners will take off at 9:00 am, followed by walkers at 9:05 am. Don't miss the hilarious Hero HUSTLE at 9:35 am, where local celebrities will race in inflatable dinosaur suits to raise money for charity. The event wraps up with an awards ceremony at 9:50 am, celebrating the achievements of all participants. Join us for a day filled with community spirit
Organiser's Description
The Firecracker 5K Run/Walk and Hero HUSTLE are new additions to Springfield Township's annual and wildly popular Freedom Celebration! We created this event to honor the memory of long-time Springfield Township resident Pvt. Sterling "Butch" Rahe, who left us too soon in January of 2024. The Firecracker 5K Run/Walk will offer participants the opportunity to enjoy the terrain of Community Homecoming Park including the new fitness trail, enjoy the fun, competing for top prizes and see proceeds benefit firefighter mental health and scholarship initiatives. The time frame includes:
Advance Registration (which guarantees participants their desired shirt size)
Day-of Registration 7:45-8:45 am
Welcome and Memories 8:46 am
Warm-Up 8:55 am
Runner Start 9:00 am
Walker Start 9:05 am
Hero HUSTLE 9:35 am (yes, we've again convinced are celebrities to don inflatable dinosaur suits and race for charity!
Awards 9:50 am
Advance Registration (which guarantees participants their desired shirt size)
Day-of Registration 7:45-8:45 am
Welcome and Memories 8:46 am
Warm-Up 8:55 am
Runner Start 9:00 am
Walker Start 9:05 am
Hero HUSTLE 9:35 am (yes, we've again convinced are celebrities to don inflatable dinosaur suits and race for charity!
Awards 9:50 am
Races
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Firecracker 5K Run
Incl. $1.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$36.80
Who doesn't love a good raffle? Count on Butch's family members to assemble what we're calling "Butch Boxes" filled with goodies that celebrate activities and fun things that he enjoyed. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets before and during the 5K - drawing will take place right before the medals are presented! Proceeds will go to Springfield Township firefighters' charities and scholarships! Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors Ace, The Countertop Shop JBowen, Savage, Sheetz, the Village of Holland, and the White Family Dealerships! To view the logos of all our generous sponsors, visit the "Events" page of the Springfield Township website! -
Firecracker 5K Walk
Incl. $1.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$36.80
Who doesn't love a good raffle? Count on Butch's family members to assemble what we're calling "Butch Boxes" filled with goodies that celebrate activities and fun things that he enjoyed. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets before and during the 5K - drawing will take place right before the medals are presented! Proceeds will go to Springfield Township firefighters' charities and scholarships! Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors Ace, The Countertop Shop JBowen, Savage, Sheetz, the Village of Holland, and the White Family Dealerships! To view the logos of all our generous sponsors, visit the "Events" page of the Springfield Township website!
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Springfield Township Firecracker 5K (honoring the memory of Pvt. Sterling "Butch" Rahe)
