
From the Organizer
Join us on July 4th for the Hanover Firecracker 5 mile and 5k! The start for both races will 8 am.
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.
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hillsdale, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,116 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026