Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk

Join us on July 4th for the Hanover Firecracker 5 mile and 5k! The start for both races will 8 am.

Tech shirts! for age division awards! 

USATF Certified 5 Mile run starting and finishing on main street in downtown Hanover.  5K walk is an out and back course.

FREE kids run: Starts at 9:15 am, approximately 3/4 K, Awards to all kids ages 12 and younger. 

Pricing:

Special New Years Day pricing $20 valid from 1/1 to 1/15

$25 until July 3rd. No shirt option $20 until July 3rd. 

$30 on race day. 

~~~~Only 200 shirts to be printed, after they are gone, no shirt price applies~~~~

Well organized event. Fast efficient scoring. Awards at 9:40 am. Parade and fun family activities after the run! 

Packet pickup and Registration: Thursday, July 3rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 104 Main St. Hanover 

Race day packet pickup:  July 4th from 6:30 am to 7:50 am at 104 Main St. Hanover 

Awards:  Run & Walk, Overall, Masters (40+) & Senior Masters (60+)  Male & Female

AGE DIVISION WINNERS / FRESH BAKED PIES/ FLAVOR FRUIT FARMS

Top 5 finishers in each age division, both male & female, run & walk

RUN  Divisions: 12 and under, 13-14,  15-17,  18-20,  21-24,  25-29,  30-34 , 35-39,  40-44,  45-49,  50-54,  55-59,  60-64,  65-69, 70-74, 75+

WALK DIVISIONS :  0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Please note there are no dogs permitted at this event. Service dogs excluded. Please see the full policy under Race Info. This is for the safety of both our participants and your dogs. Thank you. 

The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted live during the race and on this web site.

Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 8K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Hanover.