3 running, aquabike, duathlon, and other events in Peru, Indiana

Come support the Back to School Festival by running or walking this night time 5K. There will be prizes for first place male and female walkers and runners ages 12 and under, 13-18, 19-25, 26-40, 41-60, and 61 and up.

Event details and schedule

Registration will be from 8:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Depot, Ole Olsen Memorial Theater. The race will start at 9:00 p.m. Wear bright colored or reflective clothing. We will start at the gazebo at the Depot and run on the Riverwalk. We will rund down the Riverwalk and onto the new portion of it, all the way to the little league fields. Then we will turn around and come back.

Celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 22nd Annual Firecracker 5K in Peru, Indiana!!! Awesome performance shirts, custom designed finisher medals, disposable tag timing, great food, cool grab bag goodies, a Garmin Forerunner Drawing, and awards (including Most Patriotic Participants) are all included (MUST register by June 27, 2026 in order to guarantee a shirt and a grab bag).

The event will be held on Friday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00AM at the Peru Fire Department, located on 85 W Canal St in Peru, IN. Race day registration is from 7:00AM to 7:45AM. Early Registration (Received by June 1, 2026) - $20.00/Late Registration - $25.00

Award categories include Overall Male/Female Finishers, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Finishers (Male/Female) in the following Age Groups (14 and Younger, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+), AND Most Patriotic Participants.

Garmin Forerunner Drawing: All participants receive one entry. Register by June 27, 2026 for one additional entry. (Donated by Breakaway Bike Shop)

Proceeds benefit the Miami County YMCA where we focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility!

Official Event Website: mcymca.org/firecracker