Granville Firecracker Five
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
Join us for the Granville Firecracker Five in 2026! The race route is an out and back starting in downtown Granville at 7:45 AM and head east on Broadway out the Newark-Granville Road pedestrian/bike path. We will continue to offer a 5 Mile timed race and a 5K untimed event for participants who wish to walk or run. New this year, we will be offering a 5 Mile Ruck division with awards for the top finishers in that category.
Race Day Packet Pickup: Granville Elementary School 310 N Granger St, Granville, OH 43023
All proceeds will help support the Rotary Foundation of Granville and its local, regional, and international charitable initiatives! Please visit our website at https://www.granvillerotary.org/.
Race event T-shirts will be provided to all participants on a first come, first served basis. Sizes are not guaranteed. Trophies will be awarded to top runners in the 5 Mile Run and Ruck races only.
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
63°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Heath Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Granville, OH
Population
5,916
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,047 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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17
Days to train
- Race
- Granville Firecracker Five
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
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.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Granville Firecracker Five?
- Granville Firecracker Five is a running race held in Granville, Ohio 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 Granville Firecracker Five?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Granville, Ohio at Granville Elementary School. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Granville Firecracker Five?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Granville Firecracker Five
Jul 4, 2026