Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Charleston, West Virginia
- Price $46.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, for the Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, taking place at the beautiful Magic Island in Charleston, Kanawha! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to celebrate Independence Day while supporting a fantastic local cause. Whether you choose to run, walk, or ride your bike, everyone is welcome—including your furry friends! The race will kick off at 8:00 AM and features a scenic route that starts and finishes at Magic Island, with a turnaround point at Big Lots.
This year, we are thrilled to partner once again with Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta, adding even more festive spirit to the day. Registration fees are $40 for adults and $20 for youth (ages 11-18), while kids 10 and under can join for free! Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference; all proceeds will benefit the Laurance Jones, III Childhood Language Center, providing essential free speech therapy services to children across West Virginia. Mark your calendar for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
This year, we are thrilled to partner once again with Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta, adding even more festive spirit to the day. Registration fees are $40 for adults and $20 for youth (ages 11-18), while kids 10 and under can join for free! Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference; all proceeds will benefit the Laurance Jones, III Childhood Language Center, providing essential free speech therapy services to children across West Virginia. Mark your calendar for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE NOTE THE RACE WILL BE STARTING AND FINISHING AT MAGIC ISLAND!
Help support Childhood Language Center by participating in 2026's Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk!
Celebrate Independence Day with this fun race and support a great local cause! RUN, WALK, RIDE a bike...bring your entire family (even your dogs!) and participate in our 5K!
We are excited to partner with the much-anticipated Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta as their official race again this year! All proceeds from this race benefit children at the Laurance Jones, III Childhood Language Center - a free speech therapy clinic for children.
REGISTRATION AFTER JUNE 26, 2026
$40 FOR ADULTS
$20 FOR YOUTH (11-18 YEARS)
FREE - FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER
REGISTRATION AFTER JUNE 28, 2025
$45 FOR ADULTS
$25 FOR YOUTH (11-18 YEARS)
FREE - FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER
RACE DETAILS
Saturday, July 4th - 8:00am
Location: Magic Island
Race Route: Start/Finish at Magic Island (Turnaround Point is Big Lots)
RACE PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
Friday, July 3rd from 10am-3pm at the Childhood Language Center (1313 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV)
_**If you are unable to pick-up your bib and shirt on Friday, you will be able to pick up prior to the race on Saturday. We will open up registration at 7am on July 4th._
All proceeds benefit the Childhood Language Center to provide free speech and language therapy services to children across West Virginia.
Help support Childhood Language Center by participating in 2026's Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk!
Celebrate Independence Day with this fun race and support a great local cause! RUN, WALK, RIDE a bike...bring your entire family (even your dogs!) and participate in our 5K!
We are excited to partner with the much-anticipated Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta as their official race again this year! All proceeds from this race benefit children at the Laurance Jones, III Childhood Language Center - a free speech therapy clinic for children.
REGISTRATION AFTER JUNE 26, 2026
$40 FOR ADULTS
$20 FOR YOUTH (11-18 YEARS)
FREE - FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER
REGISTRATION AFTER JUNE 28, 2025
$45 FOR ADULTS
$25 FOR YOUTH (11-18 YEARS)
FREE - FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER
RACE DETAILS
Saturday, July 4th - 8:00am
Location: Magic Island
Race Route: Start/Finish at Magic Island (Turnaround Point is Big Lots)
RACE PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
Friday, July 3rd from 10am-3pm at the Childhood Language Center (1313 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV)
_**If you are unable to pick-up your bib and shirt on Friday, you will be able to pick up prior to the race on Saturday. We will open up registration at 7am on July 4th._
All proceeds benefit the Childhood Language Center to provide free speech and language therapy services to children across West Virginia.
Races
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Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $6.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$46.00
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