Firecracker 5K - Dayton
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DWTC & MC Kids Compassion Firecracker 5K : Dayton
The event is a community 5K run and walk held in Dayton on July 4, 2026. The course goes through Island Park and Triangle Park near 101 E. Helena St., Dayton, OH. The entry fee is $30.00 and the distance offered is 5K.
The event mixes running with family oriented activities. It is family friendly and allows strollers. The course includes water stations and motivational running stations. On-site entertainment and services listed for the day include music, face painting, food and refreshments, and an ice-cream truck. Participants receive a finisher medal and an event t-shirt, and a free shirt is noted from Community Sponsor The Reserve on Third.
The event supports community giving and specifically benefits Brave Gowns, which provides decorative gowns for children with long hospital stays. Mount Calvary Kids Children’s Ministry is listed as a partner. Donation opportunities are part of the event’s focus on supporting children with extensive medical conditions.
The post-race period includes refreshments and fellowship with music and dancing. The description above reflects published event details without schedule times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
