Chance Wafford won the 2026 Fireball Classic 10K held July 4 in Ada, Oklahoma, finishing in 37:12, while junior Caris Tilley claimed the female title with a time of 42:13. The race took place at Wintersmith Park and was sponsored by the Ada Sunrise Rotary Club as part of their Independence Day tradition. The top finishers in both divisions posted competitive times, with the male winner finishing just 36 seconds ahead of second place. Results included standout performances from younger runners qualifying for age-group categories across multiple divisions.
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Men's 10K Results
Chance Wafford finished first with a time of 37:12, winning the overall men's division. Dax Frazier, competing in the 16–19 age group, placed second just 36 seconds behind in 37:48, demonstrating strong junior competition.
Ja'Mell Stoliby of Ardmore rounded out the podium in third place at 38:19. Landon Luna, a Byng High School junior, placed fourth with a time of 38:24, showing strong performance among younger competitors at the race.
Women's 10K Results
Junior Caris Tilley won the female division with a time of 42:13, finishing nearly seven minutes ahead of her closest competitor. Anna Turlington of Ada placed second in 49:07, while Abbey Toombs of Ada finished third in 51:33, with both Ada residents rounding out the top three.
Age-Group Award Winners
The race recognized age-group achievement across multiple categories. Paxton Hickson won the 13–15 age group in 41:48, and Elliott Riden of Ada took the 20–24 division in 57:43, with awards continuing through ages 75–99. These categories allowed runners of different ages to compete against peers while recognizing strong overall finishes.
Event Details and Setting
The Fireball Classic took place at Wintersmith Park in Ada, hosting the annual Independence Day race organized by the Ada Sunrise Rotary Club. The July 4 date combined fitness competition with community celebration, drawing participants from across the region including runners from Byng and Ardmore.
