The 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30am and is hosted by the West Mansfield Conservation Club. The 5K kicks off a fun-filled Independence Day celebration. Start your July 4th with us for a morning run/walk. The Firecracker 5000 starts and finishes at the West Mansfield Conservation Club. After the race enjoy a day full of festival activities for all ages and wraps up at dark with a fantastic fireworks show. $5.00 discount for youth participants ages 18 and under. Registration fee includes a race shirt and real-time race results with chip timing. The race shirts will ONLY be available for participants who registered on or before Thursday, June 25th . The shirt order will be finalized at that time. Packet pick-up available on RACE DAY only, starting at 7:00am.
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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 West Mansfield, OH.
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
