Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K
About this race
Celebrate Health, fitness, and community this July 4th, 2026 at the Firecracker 5K! Join runners, walkers, families, and strollers for a high-energy race through Dayton that brings people together in true Independence Day spirit.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just coming out for fun, this event is for all ages and fitness levels. Expect an electric atmosphere filled with music, motivation, and patriotic vibes from start to finish.
Big Thanks to our event Partners: Mount Calvary Kids Youth Ministry and the Graceful Gowns Initiative that will be be collaborating with our event!
🔥 What to Expect:
• 5K run/walk for all levels
• Family-friendly (strollers welcome!)
• Music and fellowship
• Food & refreshments
• Finisher medals & event t-shirt included
- Free Shirt: Community Sponsor-The Reserve on Third
- Energy, Recovery and Health Eating Community Sponsor: PHX Energy Drink | Boom Nutrition | Better Blend
⏰ Event Schedule:
• 8:30 AM – Race day registration & bib pickup
• 9:30 AM – Race start (5K distance)
📍 Location: Dayton, Island Park
🎉 Stay after for: Refreshments & Music!
Lace up, show out in your red, white, and blue, and be part of a movement that celebrates health, unity, and the power of community.
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Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dayton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 9:08 PM local time (EDT) in Dayton on July 4, 2026 — 14h 54m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K
Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K · 122 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amiah Welch | 18:14 | — |
| 2 | Lucretia Mann | 18:14 | — |
| 3 | Dom Young | 18:14 | — |
| 4 | A. Jackson | 0:01 | 0:00 /mi |
| 5 | Demetrius Thompson | 0:03 | 0:01 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Dayton
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Dayton 5K Races 36 races
- 10K Run Events in Dayton 2 races
- Dayton Half Marathons 2 races
- Dayton Running Calendar 2026 51 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 53 Dayton events
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