The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler
About this race
Ripley, WV is the home of America’s Largest Small-Town 4th of July Celebration. For 28 years, the Main Street Firecracker race has been a part of this celebration kicking off immediately before the Grand Parade.
This year we have rebranded to the Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler, to celebrate the life of the race’s founder and main supporter. For 25 years, Gene and his family have celebrated the runners in our community, volunteering hours and resources to make this fast, mostly flat 2-mile course along the city streets a centerpiece of our patriotic celebrations.
Overall male and female runners will receive trophies and a $100 cash prize. Top three finishers in each age bracket will receive medals. There will be special recognitions for the oldest and youngest runners, most patriotic, best dressed, and farthest travelled.
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler. It's a fantastic 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Ripley.
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The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2 Miler
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About Ripley
The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler takes place in Ripley, West Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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