Ishpeming Firecracker 5k Fun Run & 1K Walk
About this race
Celebrate the spirit of summer and community at the annual Firecracker 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk on Saturday, July 4, 2026!
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get outside with friends and family this event is the perfect way to kick off the day long Independence Day celebration.
The course is family friendly, this year we are meeting at Ishpeming High School and will be using the Iron Ore Heritage Trail!
Participants are encourage to show their patriotic pride by wearing your red, white and blue!
Register by June 27, 2026 to guarantee your t-shirt. Day of registration is available at Ishpeming High School, Fourth Street gym entrance.
Pick your distance
Running
Firecracker 5K Fun Run
Walking
Firecracker 1K Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ishpeming, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 9:46 PM local time (EDT) in Ishpeming on July 4, 2026 — 15h 42m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Ishpeming
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- Ishpeming 5K Races 4 races
- Ishpeming Running Calendar 2026 4 races
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, 6 Ishpeming events
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