Firecracker 5K 2026

The race.

The Firecracker 5K takes place on July 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Peru, Indiana, starting and finishing at the Peru Fire Department on 85 W Canal Street. The 5-kilometer course is timed with disposable tags. Race day registration runs from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. Early registration (by June 1) costs $20; late registration is $25. Finishers receive cotton tie-dye shirts and custom medals, with food and grab bag items included for those registered by June 24. Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and first through third place in age groups ranging from 14-and-under through 70-plus, plus a Most Patriotic Participants category. All participants enter a drawing for a Garmin Forerunner watch, with additional entries for those who register by June 27. Proceeds benefit the Miami County YMCA.