Event Description

Ridge Runners Racing, in partnership with Big Rex Fireworks, proudly presents Big Rex's BottleRocket 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 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).

We hope you will plan to stay afterward for an Independence Day Celebration at Piddle Park.

“Come Blast Off With Us” on Saturday, July 4th!