Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K
- Date Sat 3rd July 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Dry Ridge, Kentucky
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate fitness and fun at the 2nd Annual Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K on Saturday, July 3, 2027, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky! This exciting event, in collaboration with Big Rex Fireworks, kicks off the festivities with the Little Rex's Kids Fun Run, a delightful .76-mile dash starting at 8:00 AM. Following that, the main event, the Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K, will take place at 8:30 AM. Both races will begin at the City Building and finish at the scenic Piddle Park, where participants can enjoy a vibrant Post-Race Party.
After the races, grab your lawn chair or blanket and relax while indulging in delicious food and drink from a variety of vendors. Don't miss the opportunity to groove to live music by Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, right after the awards ceremony. Join us as we come together to celebrate 251 years of independence in our nation! Mark your calendars for this fantastic day of community, competition, and camaraderie in Dry Ridge!
After the races, grab your lawn chair or blanket and relax while indulging in delicious food and drink from a variety of vendors. Don't miss the opportunity to groove to live music by Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, right after the awards ceremony. Join us as we come together to celebrate 251 years of independence in our nation! Mark your calendars for this fantastic day of community, competition, and camaraderie in Dry Ridge!
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 8:00 AM followed by Big Rexs Bottle Rocket 5K at 8:30 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 (9:30 AM-12:00 PM) as we celebrate 251 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 8:00 AM followed by Big Rexs Bottle Rocket 5K at 8:30 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 (9:30 AM-12:00 PM) as we celebrate 251 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 (8:00AM 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 (8:30AM 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. -
Little Rexs Kids Fun Run (No Giveaway)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 3rd July 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
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 Rexs Bottle Rocket 5K (No Giveaway)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 3rd July 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
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. -
Virtual Little Rexs Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Fully Sublimated Technical T-Shirt From RUNUR
$22.20
Registrants in the Virtual Little Rexs Kids Fun Run may complete a 1200 Meter course anytime after registration up until Saturday, July 3, 2027. Results must be submitted July 3 from 8:30-10:30 AM to be included. -
Virtual Big Rexs Bottle Rocket 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Registrants in the Virtual Big Rexs 5K may complete a 5000 Meter course anytime after registration up until Saturday, July 3, 2027. Results must be submitted July 3 from 8:30-10:30 AM to be included.
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