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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Dry Ridge, KY
31 Broadway St, 41035
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Who it's for

  • Family Friendly
  • School & Youth Teams

Great for: families

Perks & features

  • After-Party

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 1200m

    Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

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!

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