
From the Organizer
The 47th Annual Douglas R. Lynn Sebree Firecracker Run will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026.
Quick Driving Facts:
Races include 10k, 5k & 1-mile fun run. We will have cash giveaways, food trucks & free drinks. $35 per runner per race except the fun run which is $5.
All fun run participants will ONLY receive a medal.
Trophies will be given for 10k & 5k following all three races. All 10k & 5k entries will receive a t-shirt.
Packet Pickup beginning at 6am on July 4th
10k start time- 7AM
5k start time- 8:30AM
Fun run start time- immediately following the 5K approximately at 9:35am
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Henderson 8 Ssw, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
453 ft
Nearest Airport
OWB
Owensboro Daviess County Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 106 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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47th Annual Douglas R. Lynn Sebree Firecracker Run
Jul 4, 2026