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 R
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Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Lenoir, NC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lenoir, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
