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
Join us for the exhilarating Firecracker 5K on Friday, July 4th, 2025, at the Campbell County YMCA in Fort Thomas, Kentucky! This festive event kicks off at 8:15 a.m. with a special Kids Fun Run at 7:40 a.m., making it a perfect way to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Runners of all ages can participate in this exciting 5K race, which winds through the scenic Tower Park and includes various age divisions for both male and female competitors.
Registration is available until July 3rd at 11:59 p.m., with prices starting at $35 (without a shirt) and $45 (including a limited-edition shirt). Don't miss out on the chance to be among the first 500 finishers to earn a commemorative medal! Plus, get creative with your patriotic attire for a chance to win special awards. The race promises to be a fun-filled day, complete with post-race celebrations, awards for the top finishers, and a Kids Fun Run that encourages young ones to embrace the joy of running. Be part of this vibrant community event and make your Fourth of July unforgettable!
Registration is available until July 3rd at 11:59 p.m., with prices starting at $35 (without a shirt) and $45 (including a limited-edition shirt). Don't miss out on the chance to be among the first 500 finishers to earn a commemorative medal! Plus, get creative with your patriotic attire for a chance to win special awards. The race promises to be a fun-filled day, complete with post-race celebrations, awards for the top finishers, and a Kids Fun Run that encourages young ones to embrace the joy of running. Be part of this vibrant community event and make your Fourth of July unforgettable!
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
Friday, 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
Friday, 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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