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Firecracker 5K

Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Side Lake, MN
7626 Hwy 5, 55781
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Enjoy a scenic holiday weekend run or walk through Side Lake, MN, complete with beautiful lake views and charming tree-lined streets.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Quirky
  • Festive

The Firecracker 5K invites you to Side Lake, MN, for a scenic morning walk or run. Held on July 3rd, this event offers beautiful views of the town, starting by one of its lovely lakes and winding through charming neighborhoods. Expect a route lined with tall northern Minnesota trees, and perhaps a sighting of the region's famous "state bird." It's a grounded, fun way to kick off a holiday weekend.

What to expect

  • A beautiful course starting by one of Side Lake's scenic lakes.
  • Run or walk through gorgeous neighborhoods lined with tall northern Minnesota trees.
  • Keep an eye out for the local "state birds" (mosquitos) for a touch of local character.

Standout details

  • Starts by a beautiful lake
  • Route through tree-lined neighborhoods
  • Spot northern Minnesota's "state birds"
  • Holiday weekend event (July 3rd)

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Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Welcome to our 6th Annual Firecracker 5K event held here in the beautiful town of Side Lake, MN!

Come join us for a morning walk or run filled with gorgeous views of our town. Our route will start on one of our beautiful lakes at Bimbo's Octagon then it will guide you through one of our gorgeous neighborhoods lined with tall northern MN trees. I am sure you are bound to spot a few of northern Minnesota's finest "state birds", the mosquitos. So pack up, head north, and join us for a fun filled event!

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