Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk
About this race
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).
- 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
- Young folks ages 18 & Under run or walk for FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
- Kids will receive a commemorative silicone bracelet each race! Collect 7 bracelets to receive a $25 gift card and custom Kids Club t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series!
- Kids must run or walk - no strollers - to be eligible for awards and incentives. (Age group awards for runners only)
Contact Chelsea Dillingham at (606) 256-7767 or e-mail c.dillingham@rhrcc.org
Join fellow runners on July 11, 2026 for the Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 4K featuring a flat and fast course in Mount Vernon.
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Running
5K Run
Walking
4K Walk
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About Mount Vernon
Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk takes place in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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