Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K
About this race
Ridge Runners Racing, in partnership with Big Rex Fireworks, proudly presents Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K and Little Rex’s Kids Fun Run (.76 mile). This event will take place on Saturday July 4, 2026 in cooperation with the city of Dry Ridge, Kentucky.
Little Rex’s Kids Fun Run (.76 mile) will start at 8:30 AM followed by Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5K at 9:00 AM. Both races will start at the City Building and finish inside Piddle Park (check out the Course Maps section for more details).
Hang out afterward at the Post-Race Party at Piddle Park where you can enjoy food and drink from a variety of vendors while enjoying a concert headlined by Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry as we celebrate 250 years of independence in our beloved nation. You can learn more about Grant County native Taylor Henry by checking out his website. https://www.itsmetaylorhenry.com/
“Come Blast Off With Us” on Saturday, July 4th!
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Little Rex's Kids Fun Run
The Little Rex’s Kids Fun Run is a .76 mile event for kids 10 years old and younger. The START is at 8:30 AM at the intersection of Taft Highway and Race Street adjacent to the Dry Ridge City Building. The race continues down Taft Highway then turns right onto Main Street (Dixie Hwy) to a right turn onto School Street, circles around onto Walnut Street, turns left back onto Main Street (Dixie Hwy) then turns down the alley just past Grant County Drugs and finishes down the ramp onto the outfield in Piddle Park. A post-race celebration will take place after the race inside Piddle Park.
Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K
Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5K is a 3.1 mile road course beginning at the intersection of Taft Highway and Race Street adjacent to the Dry Ridge City Building. Runners follow Taft Highway then turn right heading south on Dixie Highway (US 25) and continue to the turnaround at Grant County Middle School. Runners head back north on Dixie Highway (US 25), circle through School Street and Walmut Street, then turn left down the alley just past Grant County Drugs and down the ramp to the FINISH on the outfield of Piddle Park. A post-race celebration will continue afterward inside Piddle Park.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Dry Ridge.
About Dry Ridge
Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K takes place in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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