Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K
- Date Sat 3rd July 2027
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Dry Ridge, Kentucky
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 2nd Annual Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K and Little Rex's Kids Fun Run on Saturday, July 3, 2027, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky! This exciting event kicks off with the Little Rex's Kids Fun Run, a delightful 0.76-mile race starting at 8:30 AM, followed by the much-anticipated Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K at 9:00 AM. Both races will begin at the City Building and finish in the scenic Piddle Park, where the festivities continue with a vibrant Post-Race Party.
Join us in celebrating 250 years of independence with food, drinks, and live music from Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry, performing from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a fantastic day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and a love for running. Don't miss out on this exciting event that promises to be a blast for the whole family! Come blast off with us on July 3rd!
Join us in celebrating 250 years of independence with food, drinks, and live music from Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry, performing from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a fantastic day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and a love for running. Don't miss out on this exciting event that promises to be a blast for the whole family! Come blast off with us on July 3rd!
Organiser's Description
_Ridge Runners Racing_, in partnership with Big Rex Fireworks, proudly presents the 2nd Annual BIG REX'S BOTTLE ROCKET 5K AND LITTLE REXS KIDS FUN RUN (.76 MILE). This event will take place on Saturday July 3, 2027 in cooperation with the city of Dry Ridge, Kentucky.
Little Rexs Kids Fun Run (.76 mile) will start at 8:30 AM followed by Big Rexs 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).
Dont forget to bring your lawn chair and/or blanket so you can hang out afterward at the Post-Race Party at Piddle Park and enjoy food and drink from a variety of vendors while listening to live music by Nashville recording artist TAYLOR HENRY (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) as we celebrate 250 years of independence in our beloved nation. The live concert will take place immediately following our awards presentation at the stage adjacent to the basketball courts. 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 3RD!
Little Rexs Kids Fun Run (.76 mile) will start at 8:30 AM followed by Big Rexs 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).
Dont forget to bring your lawn chair and/or blanket so you can hang out afterward at the Post-Race Party at Piddle Park and enjoy food and drink from a variety of vendors while listening to live music by Nashville recording artist TAYLOR HENRY (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) as we celebrate 250 years of independence in our beloved nation. The live concert will take place immediately following our awards presentation at the stage adjacent to the basketball courts. 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 3RD!
Races
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Little Rex's Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Fully Sublimated Technical T-Shirt From RUNUR
Sat 3rd July 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
The Little Rexs 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
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Fully Sublimated Technical T-Shirt From RUNUR
Sat 3rd July 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Big Rexs 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.
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31 Broadway St, Dry Ridge, 41035, KY, United States
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