PLEASE NOTE THE RACE WILL BE STARTING AND FINISHING AT MAGIC ISLAND! Help support Childhood Language Center by participating in 2026's Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk! Celebrate Independence Day with this fun race and support a great local cause! RUN, WALK, RIDE a bike...bring your entire family (even your dogs!) and participate in our 5K! We are excited to partner with the much-anticipated Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta as their official race again this year! All proceeds from this race benefit children at the Laurance Jones, III Childhood Language Center - a free speech therapy clinic for children. Registration AFTER JUNE 26, 2026 $40 for Adults $20 for Youth (11-18 years) Free - for kids 10 & under Registration AFTER JUNE 28, 2025 $45 for Adults $25 for Youth (11-18 years) Free - for kids 10 & under Race Details Saturday, July 4th - 8:00am Location: Magic Island Race Route: Start/Finish at Magic Island (Turnaround Point is Big Lots) Race Packet Pick-up Informati
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Childhood Language Center’s Firecracker 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Charleston, WV
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Charleston, WV.
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
