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Ishpeming Firecracker 5k Fun Run

Name: Ishpeming Firecracker 5k Fun Run
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: Ishpeming

Ishpeming, United States • 4 Jul 2026

Ishpeming Firecracker 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk

The event brings a 5 kilometer fun run and a 1 kilometer walk to Al Quaal in Ishpeming. The course uses the network of trails at Al Quaal and takes place at the address 501 Poplar Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849, United States.

Distances offered

5K fun run
1K walk

Registration information is provided separately for each event. For the Firecracker 5K fun run registration opens April 4, 2026 and closes July 4, 2026; the listed fee is $20.00. For the Firecracker 1K walk registration opens May 28, 2026 and closes July 4, 2026; the listed fee is $15.00.

The Ishpeming Independence Day Committee is named as the organizer. Information in this description is limited to the event format, location, offered distances, registration windows, and entry fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Ishpeming

Race information

Registration

5 km

Firecracker 5k Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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