Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 29, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk takes place in Mount Vernon, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, on August 28, 2027, with the 5K run (3.1 miles) and the 4K walk (2.5 miles) both starting at 8:00 a.m.
Every registered participant receives a commemorative T-shirt, and awards go to the first male and female finishers as well as the top runners in each age group. The event benefits the Mount Vernon Lions Club.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Mount Vernon.
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