Firecracker 5K - Akron
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Akron's 4th of July Firecracker
Akron's 4th of July Firecracker is a community running event held in Akron, Indiana at Akron Elementary School on July 4, 2026. The event includes multiple distances and options for individual and group registration.
Distances
- 5K Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- 5K Run
Registration includes pre-registration and late fees. Pre-registration for the 5K events is listed at $20 through June 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT, with late registration at $25 through July 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. The 1 Mile Fun Run registration is listed at $10 through July 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. A shirt is available for purchase for $15 if ordered by June 25, 2026. Day of race registration is scheduled from 7:00 to 7:45 with a listed late registration fee of $25.
The event is sponsored by Akron Las Donas Club. The organizers note a strict cutoff for day of registration at 7:45 AM; participants who register after that time may still participate but will not be chipped and timed. Group registration fee information is provided separately. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
