
From the Organizer
🏁 Fireball Classic Memorial Race - July 4, 2026 🏁
The Fireball Classic Memorial Race will return on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at beautiful Wintersmith Park in Ada, Oklahoma. This beloved Independence Day tradition brings together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit.
The Fireball Classic features:
Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and many runners make this race part of their July 4th holiday tradition.
Looking to volunteer?
We could use the help! Visit our ClubRunner event page to see the volunteer sign up lists.
📦 Race Packet Pickup
Night Before – July 3rd: Packet pickup will be available from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Wintersmith Lodge.
Race Morning – July 4th: Packet pickup will be available from 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM at Wintersmith Lodge.
NOTE: Registration/packet pickup closes for each race 30 minutes before it starts to allow the timing company time to upload the participant data.
📅 Race Day Schedule – July 4th
Start times and registration deadlines for each event are also listed on the individual event registration pages.
🗺️ 2026 Course Maps
5K Course – The 5K is a scenic 2-lap route around Wintersmith Lake. Start and finish at Wintersmith Lodge. Follow the orange arrows, two full loops around the lake and you're done!
10K Course (Out and Back) – The 10K follows an out-and-back route through Wintersmith Park and out along Cradduck Road and Ahloso Road to a turnaround point, then back to the Lodge along the other side of Wintersmith Park.
Key navigation notes for 10K runners:
NOTE: Due to ongoing construction, the 2026 10K uses the same out-and-back route as last year. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

❤️ Supporting Local Students
Proceeds from the Fireball Classic support the Back to School Basics program organized by Ada Sunrise Rotary. Each year, this initiative provides school supplies to hundreds of area students, helping ensure they begin the school year prepared for success. By participating in the Fireball Classic, runners and sponsors help make a direct impact in the Ada community.
If you have questions about the event, please let us know!
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
93°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ada, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
16,536
as of 2023
Elevation
1,001 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fireball Classic Memorial Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fireball Classic Memorial Race
Jul 4, 2026