Granville Firecracker Five 2026 — Granville, OH

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Granville, OH
Venue
200 E Broadway
Start Time
7:45 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $40.00
Events
Firecracker Five Miler, Firecracker Five Mile - Ruck, Firecracker 5k Walk/Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Granville Firecracker Five starts at 7:45 AM on July 4th, giving you time to arrive the night before and settle in without a pre-dawn rush. Based at 200 E Broadway in Granville, Ohio, the event offers two distances: a 5-mile run and a 5K run, so you can choose based on your fitness level and race goals. There's also a ruck component for athletes interested in that format. Entry fees run $35 to $40, making this an affordable option for a holiday-weekend race. Summer conditions in early July mean heat could be a factor, so plan your hydration and pacing accordingly.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the Granville Firecracker Five in 2026! The race route is an out and back starting in downtown Granville at 7:45 AM and head east on Broadway out the Newark-Granville Road pedestrian/bike path. We will continue to offer a 5 Mile timed race and a 5K untimed event for participants who wish to walk or run. New this year , we will be offering a 5 Mile Ruck division with awards for the top finishers in that category. Race Day Packet Pickup: Granville Elementary School 310 N Granger St, Granville, OH 43023 All proceeds will help support the Rotary Foundation of Granville and its local, regional, and international charitable initiatives! Please visit our website at https://www.granvillerotary.org/ . Race event T-shirts will be provided to all participants on a first come, first served basis. Sizes are not guaranteed. Trophies will be awarded to top runners in the 5 Mile Run and Ruck races only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Granville Firecracker Five 2026 — Granville, OH?

Granville Firecracker Five 2026 — Granville, OH takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Granville, Ohio.

Where is Granville Firecracker Five 2026 — Granville, OH held?

Granville Firecracker Five 2026 — Granville, OH is held at 200 E Broadway in Granville, Ohio.

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