Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- Magic Island, Charleston, WV
- Distance
- Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
PLEASE NOTE THE RACE WILL BE STARTING AND FINISHING AT MAGIC ISLAND!
Help support Childhood Language Center by participating in 2026's Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk!
Celebrate Independence Day with this fun race and support a great local cause! RUN, WALK, RIDE a bike...bring your entire family (even your dogs!) and participate in our 5K!
We are excited to partner with the much-anticipated Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta as their official race again this year! All proceeds from this race benefit children at the Laurance Jones, III Childhood Language Center - a free speech therapy clinic for children.
Registration BEFORE JUNE 26, 2026
$40 for Adults
$20 for Youth (11-18 years)
Free - for kids 10 & under
Registration AFTER JUNE 26, 2026
$45 for Adults
$25 for Youth (11-18 years)
Free - for kids 10 & under
Race Details
Saturday, July 4th - 8:00am
Location: Magic Island
Race Route: Start/Finish at Magic Island (Turnaround Point is Big Lots)
Race Packet Pick-up Information:
Friday, July 3rd from 10am-3pm at the Childhood Language Center (1313 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV)
**If you are unable to pick-up your bib and shirt on Friday, you will be able to pick up prior to the race on Saturday. We will open up registration at 7am on July 4th.
All proceeds benefit the Childhood Language Center to provide free speech and language therapy services to children across West Virginia.
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
65°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Yeager Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charleston, WV
Population
47,918
as of 2023
Elevation
600 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 133 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- Magic Island, Charleston, WV
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Charleston, West Virginia 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 Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia at Magic Island, Charleston, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026