Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- 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 unforgettable celebration at Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K, happening on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the vibrant town of Dry Ridge, Kentucky! This exciting event, hosted in partnership with Big Rex Fireworks, features a thrilling 5K race alongside the Little Rex's Kids Fun Run, a delightful .76-mile dash for the younger participants. The Little Rex's Fun Run kicks off at 8:30 AM, followed by the Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K at 9:00 AM, both starting at the City Building and finishing in the picturesque Piddle Park.
Join us for an energetic day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit as we celebrate 250 years of independence. After the races, stick around for a fantastic Post-Race Party at Piddle Park, where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks from a variety of vendors while listening to live music from Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and soak in the festive atmosphere! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to blast off into a day of celebration and camaraderie on July 4th!
Join us for an energetic day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit as we celebrate 250 years of independence. After the races, stick around for a fantastic Post-Race Party at Piddle Park, where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks from a variety of vendors while listening to live music from Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and soak in the festive atmosphere! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to blast off into a day of celebration and camaraderie on July 4th!
Organiser's Description
_Ridge Runners Racing_, in partnership with Big Rex Fireworks, proudly presents BIG REX'S BOTTLE ROCKET 5K AND LITTLE REXS KIDS FUN RUN (.76 MILE). This event will take place on Saturday July 4, 2026 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 4TH!
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 4TH!
Races
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Little Rex's Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt (Youth Sizing)
Sat 4th July 2026 (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 & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (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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Location
31 Broadway St, Dry Ridge, 41035, KY, United States
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