Firecracker 5K - Peru
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Firecracker 5K, Peru, Indiana
The Firecracker 5K is a community running event held on July 4, 2026, at the Peru Fire Department in Peru, Indiana. The event distance is 3.1 miles and includes disposable tag timing and custom finisher medals. Cotton tie-dye shirts are offered, and registering by June 27, 2026 guarantees a shirt and a grab bag.
Participants receive one entry in a Garmin Forerunner drawing; registering by June 27, 2026 provides one additional entry. Event proceeds benefit the Miami County YMCA, which focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Registration opens July 5, 2025. Early registration received by June 1, 2026 is listed at $20.00 and late registration is listed at $25.00. Race day registration is available. Award categories include overall male and female finishers, first through third place awards in age groups 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older, plus awards for Most Patriotic Participants.
The event description notes food, grab bag items, and a prize drawing donated by Breakaway Bike Shop. Timing, awards, and participant benefits are specified for the race day experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
