Akron’s Firecracker Run Set For July 4

AKRON – The Akron's 4th of July Firecracker 5K run/walk/1-mile fun run will be held on July 4 at Akron Elementary School and sponsored by the Akron Las Donas Club. 
Online registration closes Tuesday at getmeregistered.com/AkronsFirecrackerRun.  You can still pre-register for $20 at the Akron town office or by mailing your entry to us.  Day of registration is $25 and is from 7-7:45 a.m.  If you arrive after 7:45 a.m. to register, you will still be allowed to participate, however you will not be timed or chipped.  This is a shotgun start with the walkers starting at 8 a.m., the 1-mile fun run starts at 8:15 a.m., and the runners will start at 8:30 a.m.  Awards for age group winners and top male and female runners will be announced at 9:15 a.m.   
With questions, call 574-835-1891.