Firecracker 5K 2024 - Campbell County YMCA
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Fort Thomas, Kentucky
- Price Free - $38.28
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with the Firecracker 5K 2024 at the Campbell County YMCA! This exciting event takes place on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The race kicks off at 8:15 a.m., with a special Kids Fun Run for children under 10 at 7:40 a.m. Participants can choose to run the scenic 5K course that begins at Tower Park, takes a turn at Highlands High School, and finishes back at the Mess Hall.
With registration prices starting at $35 without a shirt and $45 with a limited edition shirt, be sure to sign up before July 3rd to secure your spot. The first 500 runners to finish will receive commemorative medals, and there are awards for top male and female finishers in various age divisions, along with fun patriotic prizes for the most creative costumes! Join in the festive spirit with American flags, glitter, and streamers, and let’s make this Fourth of July a memorable one! Don’t miss out on the exhilaration—mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of community, fitness, and fun!
With registration prices starting at $35 without a shirt and $45 with a limited edition shirt, be sure to sign up before July 3rd to secure your spot. The first 500 runners to finish will receive commemorative medals, and there are awards for top male and female finishers in various age divisions, along with fun patriotic prizes for the most creative costumes! Join in the festive spirit with American flags, glitter, and streamers, and let’s make this Fourth of July a memorable one! Don’t miss out on the exhilaration—mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of community, fitness, and fun!
Organiser's Description
PLACE
Ft. Thomas Mess Hall
801 Cochran St.
Fort Thomas, KY US 41075
-Take I-471 to Exit #2 Ft. Thomas/Southgate. Proceed south on U.S. 27 to S. Ft. Thomas
Ave. Turn left on S. Ft. Thomas Ave. Proceed approximately one mile to Tower Park which
will be on your right. Parking is available on the south side of the VA Hospital but
restricted in Tower Park.
DESCRIPTION
Campbell County YMCA FIRECRACKER 5K
Thursday, July 4th at 8:15 a.m. (kids at 7:40 a.m.)
PRICES
FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE, REGISTER BEFORE JULY 3 2025 AT 11:59
*$35 without a shirt
*$45 with a shirt (limited supply of 268)
Price increases to $50 on race day. CREDIT CARD ONLY
PACKET PICK UP
July 2nd, and 3rd at the Campbell County YMCA. Race day pick up will start at 7 a.m. in the Mess Hall.
AWARDS
Commemorative medals for the first 500 runners to finish! Medals for the top 2 M/F division winners. Trophies for the Overall M/F Winner and Runner Up. American flags, glitter, streamers, costumes, face paint, etc. will help you win one of the Patriotic Awards, so be creative!
RACE DIVISIONS
Male/Female 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and a Stroller Division.
COURSE
Race begins in Tower Park behind the Mess Hall, proceeds north on Ft. Thomas Ave. to the turnaround point which is Highlands High School and returns to Tower Park and ends behind the Mess Hall.
*Subject to change due to construction
RESULTS
Results will be posted at www.timingspot.com
AL SALVATOS KIDS FUN RUN
Calling all kids under 10 years of age! No need to register, just show up at ready to run the loop around the Mess Hall. Do your best and you might get a refreshing treat at the finish line. There is no charge for the Kids Fun Run but we will be collecting gently used or new childrens running shoes that will be donated to the Brighton Center in memory of Al Salvato to encourage our youth to pick up running at an early age.
For more details visit MyY.org/Firecracker or contact Nick Heiss at 859.781.1814 or [email protected]
Ft. Thomas Mess Hall
801 Cochran St.
Fort Thomas, KY US 41075
-Take I-471 to Exit #2 Ft. Thomas/Southgate. Proceed south on U.S. 27 to S. Ft. Thomas
Ave. Turn left on S. Ft. Thomas Ave. Proceed approximately one mile to Tower Park which
will be on your right. Parking is available on the south side of the VA Hospital but
restricted in Tower Park.
DESCRIPTION
Campbell County YMCA FIRECRACKER 5K
Thursday, July 4th at 8:15 a.m. (kids at 7:40 a.m.)
PRICES
FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE, REGISTER BEFORE JULY 3 2025 AT 11:59
*$35 without a shirt
*$45 with a shirt (limited supply of 268)
Price increases to $50 on race day. CREDIT CARD ONLY
PACKET PICK UP
July 2nd, and 3rd at the Campbell County YMCA. Race day pick up will start at 7 a.m. in the Mess Hall.
AWARDS
Commemorative medals for the first 500 runners to finish! Medals for the top 2 M/F division winners. Trophies for the Overall M/F Winner and Runner Up. American flags, glitter, streamers, costumes, face paint, etc. will help you win one of the Patriotic Awards, so be creative!
RACE DIVISIONS
Male/Female 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and a Stroller Division.
COURSE
Race begins in Tower Park behind the Mess Hall, proceeds north on Ft. Thomas Ave. to the turnaround point which is Highlands High School and returns to Tower Park and ends behind the Mess Hall.
*Subject to change due to construction
RESULTS
Results will be posted at www.timingspot.com
AL SALVATOS KIDS FUN RUN
Calling all kids under 10 years of age! No need to register, just show up at ready to run the loop around the Mess Hall. Do your best and you might get a refreshing treat at the finish line. There is no charge for the Kids Fun Run but we will be collecting gently used or new childrens running shoes that will be donated to the Brighton Center in memory of Al Salvato to encourage our youth to pick up running at an early age.
For more details visit MyY.org/Firecracker or contact Nick Heiss at 859.781.1814 or [email protected]
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