Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
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- Run
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Race feel
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive 5K, a kids' fun run, and a lively post-race party featuring a concert and local vendors.
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- Family Friendly
- School & Youth Teams
Family Friendly
School & Youth TeamsJoin Ridge Runners Racing and Big Rex Fireworks for the Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K and Little Rex’s Kids Fun Run this Fourth of July. Starting at the City Building and finishing in Piddle Park, this event is a vibrant celebration of independence. Enjoy a post-race party with food, drinks, and a concert featuring Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry, making it a memorable way to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.
From the organizer
Ridge Runners Racing , in partnership with Big Rex Fireworks, proudly presents Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K and Little Rex’s Kids Fun Run (.76 mile). This event will take place on Saturday July 4, 2026 in cooperation with the city of Dry Ridge, Kentucky.
Little Rex’s Kids Fun Run (.76 mile) will start at 8:30 AM followed by Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5K at 9:00 AM. Both races will start at the City Building and finish inside Piddle Park (check out the Course Maps section for more details).
Hang out afterward at the Post-Race Party at Piddle Park where you can enjoy food and drink from a variety of vendors while enjoying a concert headlined by Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry as we celebrate 250 years of independence in our beloved nation. You can learn more about Grant County native Taylor Henry by checking out his website. https://www.itsmetaylorhenry.com/
“Come Blast Off With Us” on Saturday, July 4th!
After-Party