Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 215 1st Ave N, Grand Forks, ND
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run
From the Organizer
Come join us the morning of July 4th to kick off your Independence Day festivities with a fun 5K or 10K and Free Kiddie Run. This run/walk is open to all abilities, from the very competitive to the hobby jogger to the walker. Proceeds from the event support the YMCA Partner of Youth Financial Scholarship program.
Packet pickup/on-site registration is July 3 from NOON to 7:00 PM at See Dick Run. Limited packet pickup race morning from 6:30 to 7:45 at See Dick Run.
5K/10K races start at 8:00 AM.
Kiddie Run:
A fun run designed for our youngest participants! Younger children will enjoy a short run in the grass, while older kids will take on a ¼-mile or ½-mile run along a portion of the official race route. A great way for kids to experience the excitement of race day!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grand Forks Univ (Nws), 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grand Forks, ND
Population
58,882
as of 2023
Elevation
833 ft
Nearest Airport
GFK
Grand Forks International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 215 1st Ave N, Grand Forks, ND
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk?
- Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk is a running race held in Grand Forks, North Dakota on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Grand Forks, North Dakota at 215 1st Ave N, Grand Forks, ND. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026