From the Organizer
Welcome to our 7th Annual Firecracker 5K event held here in the beautiful town of Side Lake, Minnesota which will take place on Friday, July 3rd at 9:00 a.m. at Bimbo's Octagon, 7626 Highway 5, Side Lake, MN.
Come join us for a morning walk or run along a scenic course through local neighborhoods with views of the lakes and northern pines. This year's theme is about celebrating our nation's 250th Anniversary. “Salute to America- Celebrating 250 years of Freedom”
Register before June 15th to be guaranteed a t-shirt and a sticker commemorating this year's events in Side Lake.
Race Swag is limited, so sign up today!
Register before July 1st to be eligible for the race discount.
Cost adult (18 and up) $25
Cost child (17 and under) $20
Same day registration will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. (race discount will not apply to same day registration).
We will try our best to have race apparel available for additional purchase the day of the event, but it is not guaranteed.
Please visit frenchtwpmn.gov for all things Side Lake, Minnesota!
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
75°
Typical Low
50°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Celina 2e, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Side Lake, MN
Elevation
1,373 ft
Nearest Airport
HIB
Range Regional Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
More Running races near Side Lake, MN
Ely Track Club's 4 on the 4th (Janet Gensler)
57 miles away
Sawdust 5K and LaVonna 1 Mile
5K
67 miles away
First Avenue Mile
18 miles away
Fisherman's Point 5k
5K
43 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 Firecracker 5K?
- Firecracker 5K is a running race held in Side Lake, Minnesota on July 3, 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 Firecracker 5K?
- Friday, July 3, 2026 in Side Lake, Minnesota at 7626 Hwy 5, Side Lake, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firecracker 5K
Jul 3, 2026