Fireball Classic Memorial Race

🏁 Fireball Classic Memorial Race - July 4, 2026 🏁

The Fireball Classic Memorial Race will return on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at beautiful Wintersmith Park in Ada, Oklahoma. This beloved Independence Day tradition brings together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit.

The Fireball Classic features:

• 🔥 10K Run
• 🔥 5K Run
• 👟 Family Fun Run / Walk
• 🏃 Brady Durham's Fastest Kid in Town (Kids Race, Ages 10 and under)

Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and many runners make this race part of their July 4th holiday tradition.

Looking to volunteer?

We could use the help! Visit our ClubRunner event page to see the volunteer sign up lists.

📦 Race Packet Pickup

Night Before – July 3rd: Packet pickup will be available from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Wintersmith Lodge.

Race Morning – July 4th: Packet pickup will be available from 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM at Wintersmith Lodge.

NOTE: Registration/packet pickup closes for each race 30 minutes before it starts to allow the timing company time to upload the participant data.

📅 Race Day Schedule – July 4th

• 5:00 AM – Packet Pickup Opens
• 6:30 AM – Packet Pickup Closes
• 6:45 AM – Opening Ceremony
• 7:00 AM – 10K Start
• 7:15 AM – 5K Run & Family Fun Run/Walk Start
• 7:20 AM – Kids Race Start

Start times and registration deadlines for each event are also listed on the individual event registration pages.

🗺️ 2026 Course Maps

5K Course  – The 5K is a scenic 2-lap route around Wintersmith Lake. Start and finish at Wintersmith Lodge. Follow the orange arrows, two full loops around the lake and you're done!

10K Course (Out and Back)  – The 10K follows an out-and-back route through Wintersmith Park and out along Cradduck Road and Ahloso Road to a turnaround point, then back to the Lodge along the other side of Wintersmith Park.

Key navigation notes for 10K runners:

• Heading out: Follow S Scenic Dr into Pine St and turn left on Cradduck Rd. Stay left on Cradduck Rd (do not cross the highway)
• Heading back: Go right at Pine St to Wintersmith Dr (around the other side of the park)
• Look for course signs and volunteers at key turns

NOTE: Due to ongoing construction, the 2026 10K uses the same out-and-back route as last year. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

❤️ Supporting Local Students

Proceeds from the Fireball Classic support the Back to School Basics program organized by Ada Sunrise Rotary. Each year, this initiative provides school supplies to hundreds of area students, helping ensure they begin the school year prepared for success. By participating in the Fireball Classic, runners and sponsors help make a direct impact in the Ada community.

If you have questions about the event, please let us know!