Firecracker 5K

United States flag Marengo, Indiana, United States

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Firecracker 5K runsignup.com
Date 04 Jul, 2026
Races 1 distance
Entry fee $20.00
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Firecracker 5K

About the event

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.

 

 

Races offered

04Jul

Firecracker 5K

Running

Distance
3.1 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$20.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for July in Marengo.

Temperature20.4° / 30.3°
Feels like22.0° / 32.3°
Sunshine hours12h 8m
Rainfall3.5 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity76.9%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossVery high
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:35
Sunset21:06

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Marengo is a town in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Indiana, United States. The population was 829 at the 2020 census. One of the tourist attractions and sources of revenue for the town is Marengo Cave, a U.S. National Landmark.

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