Come join us for the 45th annual Derby Firecracker Race on the 4th of July! Pick between a certified 4 mile course or a fast certified 1 mile course. Enjoy a looped course that begins and ends in Derby's High Park. A cash reward to our fastest male and female runners in each race of $50.00 will be awarded as well as age group awards! What's New? Shirts this year will be tri-blend shirts! Shirts will be guaranteed for the first 400 registrants. So be sure to sign up early! Finisher medals will be given to all runners! One finisher medal for those that run both races. If you or somebody you know would like to volunteer, let the race director know. The races are chip-timed by the experienced crew of Timer Guys! Results can be found at Timer Guys, https://timerguys.com/results/ Race photos can be found on the Derby Running Club Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/DerbyRunningClub/ Kids age 1-12 pricing is $20.00 before May 26th, $25.00 until July 3rd, and $30.00 race day. A $5.00 Price
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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 Derby, KS.
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
