Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10k & 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 10k Race · 5k Race · 5k Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Our 4th Annual Firecracker 10K & 5K Race and 5K Fun Run & Walk are out and back events held entirely on the paved Great Guernsey Trail. There will also be music, food, and entertainment! This will be a bib timed race with timing services provided by Muskingum Multisports.
Proceeds from the race will go towards supporting the many programs and projects of the Guernsey County Community Development Corp., a local 501(c)3 non-profit committed to our community’s quality of life. By providing recreational and educational opportunities for our area residents, the CDC is helping to make Guernsey County a great place to live and work! Checkout our web page for more details, www.guernseycountycdc.com
RACE COURSE:
The 10K and 5K Race & 5K Fun Run & Walk are out and back events held entirely on the paved Great Guernsey Trail. The route starts at the Cambridge end and follows the trail to each turn around and then returns to the trail head. This is a scenic, traffic free route that follows Leatherwood Creek. There will be water at the turnarounds as well as refreshments and food at the finish line.
AWARDS:
Unique Trophies will be issued to the top three overall finishers and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of the following age categories: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Walkers are welcome! Finishers’ medals will be awarded to ALL participants!
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Race Day registration and Packet pick-up will be at the registration building located at 63500 Corduroy R. Cambridge, Ohio - starting at 6:30 a.m.
RACE PACKETS:
Your race packet will include a T-shirt with race logo, swag and more. All participants registered by June 19th are guaranteed a race T-shirt.
ENTRY FEES: (non-refundable)
5k Fun Run & Walk $30.00 through July 3rd – Day of Entry $35.00
5k run $35.00 through July 3rd – Day of Entry $40.00
10k run $40.00 through July 3rd – Day of Entry $45.00
*Registration forms and fee made out and mailed to: Guernsey County CDC P.O. Box 1175 Cambridge, Ohio 43725 memo 2024 Firecracker Race. If you would prefer a mail in registration form, Print it HERE
RACE CONTACT:
For any questions please contact Race Director Ron Gombeda @ 740-439-0020 or email at rgombeda@guernseycountycdc.com
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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cambridge, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cambridge, OH
Population
10,046
as of 2023
Elevation
903 ft
Nearest Airport
PKB
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10k & 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10k & 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10k & 5k?
- Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10k & 5k is a running race held in Cambridge, 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 Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10k & 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Cambridge, Ohio at Great Guernsey Trail 63500 Corduroy Rd., Cambridge, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10k & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Great Guernsey Trail Firecracker 10k & 5k
Jul 4, 2026