Grove City Firecracker 5K
About this race
The Grove City Firecracker 5k is an event that aims to be more than just another road race. Our mission is to fuel the movement of inclusion and grow a sense of community. Taking inspiration from the positive work being done in the spirit of the “Inclusion Revolution," Foot and Ankle Physicians of Ohio hopes to build upon that momentum and enact awareness within the greater Grove City community.
Whether you are running for time or looking for a way to jump start your Independence Day celebration, this 5K race is for you! Strategically laid out on the Pinnacle Club Golf Course and Pinnacle Club Drive, this course challenges both the competitive and recreational runner/walker. The Grove City Firecracker 5K also features a 100 meter "Sparkler Sprint," perfect for kids ages 3-9. All participants will earn a complimentary Grove City Firecracker 5K t-shirt.
Proceeds of this race will benefit Grove City Buddy Ball. Therefore, your participation will also help support all of the wonderful opportunities this local charity is creating for members of the Grove City community and beyond. For more information on Grove City Buddy Ball check out their website: http://gcdreamfield.com/
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Running
Firecracker 5K
Start your Independence Day with this challenging 3.1 mile run/walk. All participants will earn a complimentary race day t-shirt, finisher's medal, and finisher post-race refreshments. All proceeds of this race will benefit Grove City Buddy Ball.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Grove City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 9:04 PM local time (EDT) in Grove City on July 4, 2026 — 14h 54m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Grove City Firecracker 5K
Firecracker 5K · 512 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryin Fisher | 17:35 | 5:39 /mi |
| 2 | Tristan Lonsway | 18:28 | 5:57 /mi |
| 3 | Greg Minor | 18:29 | 5:57 /mi |
| 4 | Douglas McIntire | 18:33 | 5:58 /mi |
| 5 | Jesse Griesheimer | 18:50 | 6:04 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Grove City
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Grove City 5K Races 3 races
- Grove City Running Calendar 2026 3 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, 3 Grove City events
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