Indiana · 5K
Firecracker 5K
Firecracker 5K is a 5K event held in Marengo, Indiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 3, 2027.
- Race day
- July 3, 2027
- Location
- Marengo, IN
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 3, 2027
- Location
- Marengo, Indiana
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Firecracker 5K
The most unique race in Southern Indiana! As underground temperatures year-round are 54 degrees, this will undoubtedly be the coolest July race around. The course will start at the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County, on S 2nd street, proceeding down SR 64 passing Marengo Cave and through downtown Marengo. At the 1 mile point, participants enter the underground Marengo Warehouse, for a cave-like experience, doubling back to finish just across the railroad tracks in downtown Marengo. Features i…
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Firecracker 5K: common questions
- When is the Firecracker 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 3, 2027.
- Where is the Firecracker 5K held?
- In Marengo, Indiana.
- What distances does the Firecracker 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Firecracker 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $20 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Firecracker 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Firecracker 5K?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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