Firecracker Mile
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 9:40AM PDT
- Location Truckee, California
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang at the Truckee Firecracker Mile on Saturday, July 4th, 2026! This beloved local tradition invites runners of all ages to dash down the parade route in Truckee, Nevada, while supporting a worthy cause: the Auburn Ski Club Training Center Scholarship Fund. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a fun morning with family and friends, the Firecracker Mile is the perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July festivities.
Race day kicks off early at Tahoe Mountain Sports, where you can pick up your race packet from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The excitement heats up with the elite wave starting at 9:40 AM, followed by fun run waves beginning at 9:45 AM. After you cross the finish line, don’t miss the awards ceremony at 10:15 AM! So, lace up your running shoes, don your red, white, and blue attire, and join in on the fun at this fast and festive event that truly embodies the spirit of community and celebration.
Race day kicks off early at Tahoe Mountain Sports, where you can pick up your race packet from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The excitement heats up with the elite wave starting at 9:40 AM, followed by fun run waves beginning at 9:45 AM. After you cross the finish line, don’t miss the awards ceremony at 10:15 AM! So, lace up your running shoes, don your red, white, and blue attire, and join in on the fun at this fast and festive event that truly embodies the spirit of community and celebration.
Organiser's Description
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Kick off your Fourth of July with one of Truckee's favorite traditions! Race down the parade route, celebrate with friends and family, and support the Auburn Ski Club Training Center Scholarship Fundall before the parade begins.
Early Packet Pickup & Registration
Tahoe Mountain Sports (Donner Pass Road, Truckee)
Thursday, July 2 & Friday, July 3
alarm clock 11:00 AM 5:00 PM
Skip the race day lines, grab your bib, and get ready to fly down the parade route!
Saturday, July 4 Race Day
Tahoe Mountain Sports
8:00 AM Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration Opens
9:30 AM Packet Pickup Closes
9:40 AM Elite Wave Start
9:45 AM Fun Run Waves Begin
10:15 AM Awards at the Finish Line
Whether you're chasing a personal best, racing your friends, or just looking for a fun way to start your Independence Day, the Firecracker Mile is for everyone.
Lace up your shoes, wear your red, white, and blue, and join us for a fast, festive, and community-filled Fourth of July in Truckee!
Kick off your Fourth of July with one of Truckee's favorite traditions! Race down the parade route, celebrate with friends and family, and support the Auburn Ski Club Training Center Scholarship Fundall before the parade begins.
Early Packet Pickup & Registration
Tahoe Mountain Sports (Donner Pass Road, Truckee)
Thursday, July 2 & Friday, July 3
alarm clock 11:00 AM 5:00 PM
Skip the race day lines, grab your bib, and get ready to fly down the parade route!
Saturday, July 4 Race Day
Tahoe Mountain Sports
8:00 AM Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration Opens
9:30 AM Packet Pickup Closes
9:40 AM Elite Wave Start
9:45 AM Fun Run Waves Begin
10:15 AM Awards at the Finish Line
Whether you're chasing a personal best, racing your friends, or just looking for a fun way to start your Independence Day, the Firecracker Mile is for everyone.
Lace up your shoes, wear your red, white, and blue, and join us for a fast, festive, and community-filled Fourth of July in Truckee!
Races
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1 Mile
Sat 4th July 2026 (9:40AM PDT)
$35.00
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Location
10995 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, 96161, CA, United States
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