
From the Organizer
The Firecracker 5K Run/Walk was a great addition to Springfield Township's annual and wildly popular Freedom Celebration! The Firecracker 5K Run/Walk offers participants the opportunity to enjoy the terrain of Community Homecoming Park (including the outstanding fitness trail), compete for top prizes, and help support organizations serving veterans, area youth, Springfield High School students, and those helping to preserve the history of the greater Springfield Township area!
The time frame includes:
Advance Registration Deadline is June 17th at 11:59pm (guarantees shirt)
Day-of Registration No "Day-Of" registration
Welcome and Memories 8:45 am
Warm-Up 8:55 am
Runner Start 9:00 am
Walker Start 9:05 am
Awards 10ish am
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Express Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
650 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Springfield Township Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Springfield Township Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Jun 27, 2026