Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, NC
- Distance
- Firecracker 5k · Firecracker 10k · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join us at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex located at 1050 Zacks Fork Road, Lenoir NC 28645 for our annual Firecracker 10k & 5k and Kids Fun Run.
Course Description: The 5K and 10K run will take place on the City of Lenoir Greenway. The race will start and finish at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex parking lot.
RACE START AND FINISH:
1050 Zacks Fork Rd
Lenoir, NC US 28645
8 AM RACE START WITH CHECK-IN, PACKET PICKUP, & DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION FROM 6:30 - 7:45 AM.
EVERY RUNNER THAT SIGNS UP AND FINISHES THE RACE WILL RECEIVE A RACE MEDAL!!!!
AWARDS ARE BACK FOR THE AGE GROUP BREAK DOWN FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.
AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE GROUPS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd PLACE FINISHERS in 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
T shirt Deadline: IN ORDER TO GET A SHIRT ON RACE DAY, YOU MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 16th, 2026. AFTER JUNE 16th AND AFTER RACE DAY, WE WILL PLACE ANOTHER SHIRT ORDER AND SHIRTS WILL BE RECEIVED AT A LATER DATE.
8 AM RACE START WITH CHECK-IN, PACKET PICKUP, & DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION FROM 6:30 - 7:45 AM. FOR DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR CHECK AS PAYMENT.
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
87°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lenoir.
Host City
About Lenoir, NC
Population
18,282
as of 2023
Elevation
1,173 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 59 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
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, NC
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run?
- Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run is a running race held in Lenoir, North Carolina on June 27, 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 Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Lenoir, North Carolina at 1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run
Jun 27, 2026