2018 - Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck

Firecracker 5K

Firecracker 5K: Old Glory Division

Participants who register for the Old Glory division must follow the following guidelines: Each participant must carry a traditional American flag for the entirety of the 5K. Each participant must provide his or her own American flag for this event. The American flag to be carried must be a MINUMUM of three (3) feet in height and five (5) feet in length. The American flag must be mounted on a portable flag pole bearing no sharp edges or ends. The American flag must never touch the ground at any point during this event. The American flag and its pole must be carried with control throughout the duration of the event. Participants in the Old Glory division are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and carry the flag and pole in a safe manner, continually aware of the other participants in their vicinity. Participants in the Old Glory division are in their own separate division and do not compete against the classic Firecracker 5K participants. Awards will be presented to the 1st Overall Male and Female and the 1st Masters Male and Female.

Firecracker 5K: Fourth and Franks

Those who register for the Firecracker 5K: Fourth and Franks division will participate in a hot-dog eating contest prior to starting their 5K run. The contest consists of eating four hot dogs as fast as possible with 76 seconds being the cut-off time. Time penalties will be applied to those who do not finish all four hot dogs: Less than 1 hot dog left — 0:15 1 hot dog left — 0:30 Less than 2 hot dogs left — 0:45 2 hot dogs left — 1:00 Less than 3 hot dogs left — 1:15 3 hot dogs left — 1:30 Less than 4 hot dogs left — 1:45 4 hot dogs left — 2:00 Please note that Fourth and Franks is its own division. Participants do NOT compete against the regular Firecracker 5K runners but rather have their own age groups and awards.

Mile Fun Run

The Mile Fun Run is an untimed event.

Ann Arbor Track Club Pace Team - BY INVITATION ONLY

This division is solely for those serving on the Firecracker 5K pace team.