Charlie Beard Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20
From the Organizer
The race will begin and end at The Lake Waynoka Beach (Open Gate)
Prizes will be awarded to:
Top 3 Men and Women in each age category
Top overall Man and Woman
Top 5 walkers Men and Women
AGE GROUPS:
12 and under 13-19
20-30 31-44
45-59 Over 60
All proceeds go to Eastern High School Track Scholarship Fund
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
86°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ripley Exp Farm, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake Waynoka, OH
Nearest Airport
LUK
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field · 36 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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17
Days to train
- Race
- Charlie Beard Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Charlie Beard Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Charlie Beard Firecracker 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Lake Waynoka, Ohio on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Charlie Beard Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Lake Waynoka, Ohio at 1 Waynoka Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Charlie Beard Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Charlie Beard Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026