Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck

Kick off your Fourth of July the Epic Races way: join us in downtown Ann Arbor on the 4th of July for our classic Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck! Our 3.1-mile course gets underway at a truly red, white, and blue locale: the intersection of Liberty and 4th... where else would you start a race on the 4th of July? Racers then loop around downtown and come in for a spectacular star-spangled finish in front of thousands of spectators. 2025 Schedule of Events: 6:30 AM — Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration open 7:45 AM — Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration close 7:47 AM — Hot dog eaters to the stage 7:50 AM — Pacers to line up  7:52 AM — Remarks 7:55 AM — Nation Anthem  8:00 AM — 200-meter Kids’ Dash 8:05 AM — Ruckers Start 8:08 AM — Hot Dog Eating 8:10 AM —  5K Start 8:20 AM — 1 Mile Fun Run Start  Add an all-American angle to your outing by opting for one of our 3 special holiday divisions: ☆It's Back for 2026☆Rucking Division: Rucking is simply walking or hiking while car