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Firecracker 5K

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5K

Jun 27, 2026 · Columbus, Indiana, US

Listed Jan 18, 2024

Indiana5K
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Firecracker 5K is a Columbus Running Club event which raises funds for high school scholarships for Bartholomew Co students.

Race is primarily on paved trail in out/back configuration with one controlled road crossing.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up at the Start/Finish from 7:00 am until race start.

Awards:
Overall male and female receive gift certificates to White River Running Co.


Age group winners (10 yr age groups), male and female receive gift certificates to White River Running Co

Refreshments - fruit, water, sports drink, snacks at finish.  Water and sports drink near turnaround 

Parking - In lot at corner of Vickers Dr and Poshard Dr and along Poshard Dr west of Vickers Dr. The parking lot by the soccer stadium west of the start is also available with access from Poshard Dr.

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