Firecracker 5K

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 Marengo Boys and Girls Club proceeding down SR 64 passing Marengo Cave. It then heads directly to the underground tour at mile 1 doubling back to finish just outside at the festival. Features include the underground, rolling hills, and scenic small town Indiana charm. By far the coolest both in temperature and in novelty.

The 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.

Packet Pick Up for this event will be Thursday evening, July 3rd, from 5:00-8:00pm EST, and race day, July 4th, from 6:30am-8:30am EST. Packet pick-up is at the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County (177 S 2nd St, Marengo, IN) - the same place as the starting line.

Parking will be available at the Boys & Girls Club as well as in downtown Marengo, near the finish line. There will be some shuttles available for those who park downtown to get to the starting line, as well as shuttles after the race for those who park at the Boys & Girls Club.

The race begins at 9:00am EST on Friday, July 4th.