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Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk

Sat July 11, 2026
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456 US Directions

Events

For Runners! (Free for 18 & Under!)

5K Run

Price: $20
($0: Ages 0 - 18)
Time: 8:00AM EDT
Price increases after June 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
For Walkers! (Free for 18 & Under!)

4K Walk

Price: $20
($0: Ages 0 - 18)
Time: 8:00AM EDT
Price increases after June 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/countywidestride.

Place

2380 Richmond St
Mt. Vernon, KY US 40456

Description

Celebrate summer with a patriotic bang! This race is sure to be a fast one on the flat Renfro Valley course. Proceeds benefit the Mount Vernon Lions Club.

 

Event Details
  • Race date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
  • 5K Run/4K Walk starts at 8:00 a.m. EST
  • Check in/packet pickup at 7:00 a.m.
  • Registration fee $20, includes event t-shirt if registered by Monday, June 29th. (After June 29th, shirt inventory may be limited).
Awards
  • Overall male and female race winner
  • Top three male and female runners in each of the following age groups: 12-under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
  • Top three fastest male and female walkers
NEW! Student Strides 2026
  • ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
  • Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series! 
  • Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.
 
Questions/Information

Contact Chelsea Dillingham at (606) 256-7767 or e-mail c.dillingham@rhrcc.org

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