2019 - Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck
2019 distances
Running
Firecracker 5K
Firecracker 5K: Kids (12-18)
Firecracker 5K: Kids (Under 12)
Firecracker 5K: Flag Carrying 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: Hot Dog Eating Division
You will be given 4 hot dogs (because more than that would be gross) to eat within 76 seconds (in honor of 1776). When you finish eating your dogs, or after 76 seconds, whichever comes first, you will take off and run your 5K. You will be penalized for any dogs left on your plate. 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 In this division, you will only compete against other hot dog eaters. Winners will get a super sweet heavyweight belt and there will be age group awards as well. It will be limited to 50 participants.
Mile Fun Run
The Mile Fun Run is an untimed event.
Mile Fun Run: Kids (12-18)
Mile Fun Run: Kids (Under 12)
Ann Arbor Track Club Pace Team - BY INVITATION ONLY
This division is solely for those serving on the Firecracker 5K pace team.
Race-day weather
Conditions on July 4, 2019 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 9:14 PM local time (EDT) in Ann Arbor on July 4, 2019 — 15h 11m of daylight.
Course
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2019 results — Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K: Run, Walk, or Ruck
681 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the Firecracker 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Lieberman | 14:52 | 4:47 /mi |
| 2 | John Florence | 15:12 | 4:54 /mi |
| 3 | Matthew Willig | 15:30 | 4:59 /mi |
| 4 | Hobbs Kessler | 15:42 | 5:03 /mi |
| 5 | Ben Griffith | 16:09 | 5:12 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 37 Ann Arbor events
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