The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 11:30AM EST
- Location Ripley, West Virginia
- Price $32.25
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us in Ripley, West Virginia, on July 4, 2025, for the highly anticipated Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler! This vibrant event is a highlight of America's Largest Small-Town 4th of July Celebration and has been cherished for over 26 years. Kicking off just before the Grand Parade, this fast and mostly flat 2-mile course invites runners of all ages to take part in a spirited community celebration.
In memory of the race's founder, Gene Groves, participants will not only enjoy the thrill of racing but also the camaraderie of fellow runners. Exciting prizes await, including trophies and a $100 cash prize for overall male and female winners, along with medals for the top three finishers in each age bracket. Don't miss out on special recognitions for the oldest and youngest runners, as well as awards for the most patriotic and best-dressed participants. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this joyful celebration of community and patriotism!
In memory of the race's founder, Gene Groves, participants will not only enjoy the thrill of racing but also the camaraderie of fellow runners. Exciting prizes await, including trophies and a $100 cash prize for overall male and female winners, along with medals for the top three finishers in each age bracket. Don't miss out on special recognitions for the oldest and youngest runners, as well as awards for the most patriotic and best-dressed participants. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this joyful celebration of community and patriotism!
Organiser's Description
Ripley, WV is the home of Americas Largest Small-Town 4th of July Celebration. For 26 years, the Main Street Firecracker race has been a part of this celebration kicking off immediately before the Grand Parade.
This year we have rebranded to the Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler, to celebrate the life of the races founder and main supporter. For 25 years, Gene and his family have celebrated the runners in our community, volunteering hours and resources to make this fast, mostly flat 2-mile course along the city streets a centerpiece of our patriotic celebrations.
Overall male and female runners will receive trophies and a $100 cash prize. Top three finishers in each age bracket will receive medals. There will be special recognitions for the oldest and youngest runners, most patriotic, best dressed, and farthest travelled.
This year we have rebranded to the Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler, to celebrate the life of the races founder and main supporter. For 25 years, Gene and his family have celebrated the runners in our community, volunteering hours and resources to make this fast, mostly flat 2-mile course along the city streets a centerpiece of our patriotic celebrations.
Overall male and female runners will receive trophies and a $100 cash prize. Top three finishers in each age bracket will receive medals. There will be special recognitions for the oldest and youngest runners, most patriotic, best dressed, and farthest travelled.
Races
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The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2 Miler
Incl. $2.25 Fee & Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (11:30AM EDT)
$32.25
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