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Schoolcraft Firecracker 5

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calendar_today 04 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

About This Event:

The Firecracker Five has been the kickoff of the Schoolcraft 4th of July celebration for decades and is an important fundraiser for the Schoolcraft Athletic Boosters.  The proceeds from this event are utilized to support our student-athletes and coaches.

 

Event Times and Locations:

Registration Fees:


Tee Shirts:

The deadline for a event T-shirt is June 15, 2026.

 

Age Divisions and Awards (5 Mile Run):

 

Timing and Scoring (5 Mile Run):

Timing and scoring performed by Mac's Sports Timing using ChronoTrack technology. The results will be Live on RunSignUp and posted during the event.   Official results can be found after the event at www.macssportstiming.com.

 

Races Offered

5 Mile Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

5K Walk

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Schoolcraft.

thermostat Temperature
13.5° / 25.0°
wb_sunny Feels like
12.7° / 24.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
12h 42m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.9 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
9.6 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.6)
humidity_mid Humidity
76.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:09
nightlight Sunset
21:29

About Schoolcraft

Learn more about the host city, Schoolcraft.

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Schoolcraft is a village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. The village is located in Schoolcraft Township approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Kalamazoo on U.S. Route 131. As of the 2020 census, Schoolcraft had a population of 1,466. The village is named in honor of geographer, geologist, and ethnologist Henry Schoolcraft. The village is known for the annual Schoolcraft 4th of July celebration, which has been held nearly every year since 1925.

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