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Sunday, July 4th, 2027
TBD, Ann Arbor MI
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Race Overview
Kick off your Fourth of July the Epic Races way: join us in downtown Ann Arbor on the 4th of July for our classic Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck! Our 3.1-mile course gets underway at a truly red, white, and blue locale: the intersection of Liberty and 4th... where else would you start a race on the 4th of July? Racers then loop around downtown and come in for a spectacular star-spangled finish in front of thousands of spectators.
Schedule of Events
- 6:30 AM: Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration open
- 7:45 AM: Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration close
- 7:47 AM: Hot dog eaters to the stage
- 8:10 AM: 5K Start
Special Holiday Divisions
Add an all-American angle to your outing by opting for one of our 3 special holiday divisions:
- Rucking Division: Rucking is simply walking or hiking while carrying a weighted rucksack or backpack. Embrace an even HEAVIER challenge when you sign up for the Ruck Division.
- Flag Carrying Division: Participants will run or walk their 5K proudly bearing a mounted 3 x 5 American flag from start to finish.
- Hot Dog Eating Division: Up to 20 competitors will try to chow down on four hot dogs in 76 seconds before starting their 5K.
- Timed 1-Mile Fun Run: A fun course for runners and walkers of all ages who want a shorter distance but still want to celebrate!
Kids' Events
Our littlest firecrackers are invited to make a bang all their own in our Kids’ 200-Meter Dash. Open to competitors ages 8 and under, this event offers children the opportunity to soar like eagles down Liberty Street, completing their race at the same finish line as Mom or Dad!
Kids can continue celebrating Independence Day at the corner of State and William, where they can take part in the Epic Races float in the Ann Arbor Jaycees' 4th of July parade (accompanied by a parent or guardian)!
Additional Information
The Firecracker 5K is walker friendly! Medals for all participants in all divisions!
Zero Waste
The event is a Leave No Trace event. Learn more about our race-day recycling and composting efforts here. Want more information about running a great race and leaving no trace? Click here to visit Happy Planet Running!
For more details, visit the official race page: Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K.
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