Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk – Grand Forks, ND 2026

Come join us the morning of July 4th to kick off your Independence Day festivities with a fun 5K or 10K and Free Kiddie Run. This run/walk is open to all abilities, from the very competitive to the hobby jogger to the walker. Proceeds from the event support the YMCA Partner of Youth Financial Scholarship program. Packet pickup /on-site registration is July 3 from NOON to 7:00 PM at See Dick Run . Limited packet pickup race morning from 6:30 to 7:45 at See Dick Run. 5K/10K races start at 8:00 AM. Kiddie Run: A fun run designed for our youngest participants! Younger children will enjoy a short run in the grass, while older kids will take on a ¼-mile or ½-mile run along a portion of the official race route. A great way for kids to experience the excitement of race day!