Firecracker 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 6617 Main Street, Westport, KY
- Distance
- OCPR Firecracker 5K
From the Organizer
The 19th annual Oldham County Parks and Recreation Firecracker 5K on July 11th. The race will be held at Schamback Park in Westport, Kentucky. The course starts and ends in the beautiful Schamback Park on the Ohio River and travels out of the park on the roads around the little town of Westport Kentucky.
All Participants will receive a finish medal. All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a short sleeve shirt. Late registered and day of the race participants will receive shirts while they last.
Awards will be presented to: Overall Female/Male and top finishers in the following age groups: 10 & Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over.
Packet pickup held on the day of the race in the shelter at Shamback Park at 7:00am.
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
88°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Crestwood 4ne, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Westport, KY
Elevation
717 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Firecracker 5K?
- Firecracker 5K is a running race held in Westport, Kentucky on July 11, 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?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Westport, Kentucky at 6617 Main Street, Westport, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firecracker 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firecracker 5K
Jul 11, 2026