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Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk

Wed August 26 - Mon August 31
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456 US Directions

Events

For Runners! (Free for 18 & Under!)

5K Run

Date Range: 08/29
Time: 8:00AM EDT
For Walkers! (Free for 18 & Under!)

4K Walk

Date Range: 08/29
Time: 8:00AM EDT
Run/Walk Remotely!

Virtual Run/Walk

For those folks that can't attend the rescheduled event.

Race Website

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

Place

2380 Richmond St
Mt. Vernon, KY US 40456

Description

NEW DATE:

Saturday, August 29, 2026 

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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 start time 8:00 a.m. EST. Packet pickup and registration open 7:00-7:45 a.m.
  • Location: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
  • $25 registration fee by Wednesday, August 12 includes a commemorative race t-shirt. (Shirts not guaranteed after August 12. Inventory will be updated on Runsignup).
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

Race Contact Info

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