Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 801 Cochran St., Fort Thomas, KY
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 5K Run/Walk for Teachers
From the Organizer
PLACE
Ft. Thomas Mess Hall
801 Cochran St.
Fort Thomas, KY US 41075
-Take I-471 to Exit #2 Ft. Thomas/Southgate. Proceed south on U.S. 27 to S. Ft. Thomas
Ave. Turn left on S. Ft. Thomas Ave. Proceed approximately one mile to Tower Park which
will be on your right. Parking is available on the south side of the VA Hospital but
restricted in Tower Park.
DESCRIPTION
Campbell County YMCA FIRECRACKER 5K
Saturday, July 4th at 8:15 a.m. (kids at 7:40 a.m.)
PRICES
For the best experience, register before July 3 2026 at 11:59
*$35 without a shirt
*$45 with a shirt (limited supply of 274)
Price increases to $50 on race day. CREDIT CARD ONLY
PACKET PICK UP
July 2nd, and 3rd at the Campbell County YMCA. Race day pick up will start at 7 a.m. in the Mess Hall.
AWARDS
Commemorative medals for the first 600 runners to finish! Medals for the top 2 M/F division winners. Trophies for the Overall M/F Winner and Runner Up. American flags, glitter, streamers, costumes, face paint, etc. will help you win one of the Patriotic Awards, so be creative!
RACE DIVISIONS
Male/Female 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and a Stroller Division.
COURSE
Race begins in Tower Park behind the Mess Hall, proceeds north on Ft. Thomas Ave. to the turnaround point which is Highlands High School and returns to Tower Park and ends behind the Mess Hall.
*Subject to change due to construction
RESULTS
Results will be posted at www.timingspot.com
AL SALVATO’S KIDS FUN RUN
Calling all kids under 10 years of age! No need to register, just show up at ready to run the loop around the Mess Hall. Do your best and you might get a refreshing treat at the finish line. There is no charge for the Kids Fun Run but we will be collecting gently used or new children’s running shoes that will be donated to the Brighton Center in memory of Al Salvato to encourage our youth to pick up running at an early age.
For more details visit MyY.org/Firecracker or contact Nick Heiss at 859.781.1814 or nheiss@myy.org
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
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cincinnati Lunken Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Thomas, KY
Population
17,242
as of 2023
Elevation
823 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 12 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
- Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 801 Cochran St., Fort Thomas, KY
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA?
- Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA is a running race held in Fort Thomas, Kentucky 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 Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky at 801 Cochran St., Fort Thomas, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA
Jul 4, 2026