Firecracker 2-Miler - Ripley
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The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler
The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler is a road race in Ripley, West Virginia, held as part of the town's Fourth of July celebration and timed to begin immediately before the Grand Parade. The event takes place near Calvary United Methodist Church at 205 N Ct St in Ripley.
The race was rebranded to honor the life of the event's founder and main supporter. The Main Street Firecracker race has been part of the local celebration for 28 years. For 25 years the founder and family volunteered time and resources to support runners and help establish the course.
The course is a mostly flat, fast 2-mile route run along city streets. Awards include trophies and a $100 cash prize for the overall male and female winners. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each age bracket. Additional recognitions are given for the oldest and youngest runners, the most patriotic participant, best dressed, and the person who travelled the farthest to attend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
