
From the Organizer
Join us for a 5K and/or 1 Mile Run/Walk in the heart of Annandale during one of the greatest Independence Day celebrations in the state of Minnesota! Annandale's Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Sparkler Run/Walk is a family-friendly yet competitive event with both courses beginning and ending in the heart of Annandale's 4th of July Celebration near Annandale Municipal Park.
The Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Sparkler Run is a fundraiser supporting the St John's Lutheran Church Children, Youth, and Family Fund, as well as other groups around the city of Annandale that support the event.
Events
Weather
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
78°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kimball 3n, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,049 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 50 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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19
Days to train
Coming Up
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22 miles away
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Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Sparkler Run
Jun 27, 2026