Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk

Race Information

• Date: July 4, 2026
• Location: 104 Main St., Hanover, MI
• Start Time: 8 AM for both races
• URL: Hanover Firecracker Race

Event Highlights

• Race Options: 5 Mile run and 5K walk
• Course: USATF Certified 5 Mile run starting and finishing on Main Street in downtown Hanover: 5K walk is an out and back course.
• Kids Run: FREE kids run starts at 9:15 AM, approximately 3/4 K, with awards for all kids ages 12 and younger.
• Tech Shirts: Available for age division awards.

Pricing

• New Year's Day Pricing: $20 valid from 1/1 to 1/15
• Pre-Race Pricing: $25 until July 3: no shirt option for $20 until July 3
• Race Day Pricing: $30
• Shirt Availability: Only 200 shirts to be printed: after they are gone, no shirt price applies.

Awards

• Awards Ceremony: 9:40 AM
• Categories: Run & Walk, Overall, Masters (40+) & Senior Masters (60+) Male & Female
• Division Winners: Top 5 finishers in each age division, both male & female, for run & walk
• Age Divisions: Various categories for both run and walk as specified.

Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Pickup: Thursday, July 3rd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 104 Main St., Hanover
• Race Day Pickup: July 4th from 6:30 AM to 7:50 AM at 104 Main St., Hanover

Additional Information

• No Dogs: Please note that there are no dogs permitted at this event: service dogs excluded. Details under Race Info.
• Chip Timing: The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation, with live results posted during the race.