Firecracker 5K

🎇 Event Overview

Celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 22nd Annual Firecracker 5K in Peru, Indiana!!! Awesome performance shirts, custom designed finisher medals, disposable tag timing, great food, cool grab bag goodies, a Garmin Forerunner Drawing, and awards (including Most Patriotic Participants) are all included (MUST register by June 27, 2026 in order to guarantee a shirt and a grab bag).

📅 Event Details

• Date: July 4, 2026
• Time: 8:00AM
• Location: 85 W Canal St, Peru, IN
• Race Day Registration: 7:00AM to 7:45AM

💲 Registration Fees

• Early Registration: $20.00 (Received by June 1, 2025)
• Late Registration: $25.00
• Guarantee: Register by June 27, 2026 for a shirt and grab bag
• Link: Register Here

🏅 Award Categories

• Overall: Male/Female Finishers
• Place Finishers: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in Age Groups (14 and Younger, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
• Special Awards: Most Patriotic Participants
• Garmin Forerunner Drawing: All participants receive one entry. Register by June 27, 2026 for one additional entry (Donated by Breakaway Bike Shop).

🤝 Cause & Benefits

Proceeds benefit the Miami County YMCA where we focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility!

🌐 Additional Information

• Event Website: mcymca.org/firecracker
• Registration: Accepted at the Miami County YMCA AND online at mcymca.org/firecracker