The Saluda Running Club will host the second annual Columbus Firecracker 5k run Monday, July 4 in Columbus. The run will begin at the town office at 8 a.m. and will continue over a 5k course with professional timing. Registration on race day will begin at 6:30 a.m. although interested participants can also register via mail until June 30 or online until July 2.

Cash awards will go to the top three overall male and female winners. Merchandise awards will be given to the first place overall masters — male and female; and trophies will be awarded to the winners in many categories.

There will be a special $100 award for any male that breaks the previous course record of 15:28 set by Stuart Moran and a $100 award will be given to any female that breaks the course record of 18:49 previously set by Katie Gibson. The prizes will be awarded to the single best record-breaking time in both the male and female category.

This event will correspond with the Columbus Fabulous 4th celebration. For more information or the course map, visit firecracker5k.org.

–info compiled by staff