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Saturday, July 3rd, 2027
31 Broadway St, Dry Ridge KY
5K
68–86°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
75–93°F
dry
2025
67–86°F
dry
2024
74–92°F
rain
2023
68–84°F
dry
2022
71–90°F
dry
2021
57–79°F
dry
2020
67–88°F
dry
2019
70–87°F
dry
2018
72–87°F
rain
2017
64–86°F
dry
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About this race
Ridge Runners Racing, in partnership with Big Rex Fireworks, proudly presents the 2nd Annual Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K and Little Rex’s Kids Fun Run (.76 mile). This event will take place on Saturday July 3, 2027 in cooperation with the city of Dry Ridge, Kentucky.
Little Rex’s Kids Fun Run (.76 mile) will start at 8:00 AM followed by Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5K at 8:30 AM. Both races will start at the City Building and finish inside Piddle Park (check out the Course Maps section for more details).
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair and/or blanket so you can hang out afterward at the Post-Race Party at Piddle Park and enjoy food and drink from a variety of vendors while listening to live music by Nashville recording artist Taylor Henry (9:30 AM-12:00 PM) as we celebrate 251 years of independence in our beloved nation. The live concert will take place immediately following our awards presentation at the stage adjacent to the basketball courts. 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 3rd!
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