Firecracker 5K 2027 — Marengo, IN

Date
July 3, 2027
Location
Marengo, IN
Venue
177 S Second St
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $40.00
Events
Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Firecracker 5K starts at 9:00 AM on July 3rd in Marengo, Indiana, giving you a reasonable window to arrive and settle in the morning before the race. The event features a 1-mile run rather than the full 5K distance. The venue is located at 177 S Second Street in Marengo. Entry fees range from $20 to $40 depending on registration timing. If you're traveling to the area for this Independence Day weekend race, plan your hotel stay to accommodate an early morning arrival and warm-up routine.

From the Race Organizer
The most unique race in Southern Indiana! As underground temperatures year-round are 54 degrees, this will undoubtedly be the coolest July race around. The course will start at the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County, on S 2nd street, proceeding down SR 64 passing Marengo Cave and through downtown Marengo. At the 1 mile point, participants enter the underground Marengo Warehouse, for a cave-like experience, doubling back to finish just across the railroad tracks in downtown Marengo. Features include the underground, rolling hills, and scenic small town Indiana charm. By far the coolest both in temperature and in novelty. The underground warehouse features several back and forth hairpin turns eventually leading down a corridor of offroad-like but smooth terrain. The entry point is shortly after the 1 mile interval where the indoor portion is right at 2 miles in total. Inside you will find good lighting, good temperature, and fast and flat terrain. A destination race that will offer major relief from the hot summer and a scene like none other.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Firecracker 5K 2027 — Marengo, IN?

Firecracker 5K 2027 — Marengo, IN takes place on July 3, 2027. The race is held in Marengo, Indiana.

Where is Firecracker 5K 2027 — Marengo, IN held?

Firecracker 5K 2027 — Marengo, IN is held at 177 S Second St in Marengo, Indiana.

Where can I find hotels near Firecracker 5K 2027 — Marengo, IN?

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