Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Lenoir, NC

Date
June 27, 2026
Location
Lenoir, NC
Venue
1050 Zacks Fork Rd
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $45.00
Events
Firecracker 5k, Firecracker 10k, Kids Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Firecracker 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run is a running event held in Lenoir, North Carolina on June 27, 2026. The race offers a 1-mile option and a 6.2-mile distance, with a typical start time of 8:00 AM at 1050 Zacks Fork Rd. Entry fees range from $10 to $45 depending on the distance and registration timing. This summer race gives runners multiple distance options to choose from, whether you're looking for a longer training effort or a shorter warm-up effort. If you're traveling to the Lenoir area for the event, you'll want accommodation close to the venue to make an early morning arrival straightforward.

From the Race 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Lenoir, NC?

Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Lenoir, NC takes place on June 27, 2026. The race is held in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Where is Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Lenoir, NC held?

Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Lenoir, NC is held at 1050 Zacks Fork Rd in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Lenoir, NC?

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