Santa Cruz Firecracker
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Santa Cruz, California
- Price $11.60 - $42.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 40th annual Santa Cruz Firecracker on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in the beautiful Harvey West Park! This beloved event celebrates Independence Day with a vibrant atmosphere and thrilling races for all ages. Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: the challenging 10K, the fast and flat 5K, or the fun-filled 1K Kid's Fun Run.
The 10K course takes runners through the scenic Pogonip Park, showcasing the stunning natural beauty of the area, while the 5K is designed to be accessible for strollers, ADA, and wheelchair users, making it perfect for families. After crossing the finish line, everyone can enjoy fantastic music and award ceremonies in the park. Plus, there's an exciting referral program where you can earn refunds by encouraging friends and family to join the fun. Don’t miss out on this amazing celebration of community and fitness—mark your calendars for July 4th, and be part of the Santa Cruz Firecracker!
The 10K course takes runners through the scenic Pogonip Park, showcasing the stunning natural beauty of the area, while the 5K is designed to be accessible for strollers, ADA, and wheelchair users, making it perfect for families. After crossing the finish line, everyone can enjoy fantastic music and award ceremonies in the park. Plus, there's an exciting referral program where you can earn refunds by encouraging friends and family to join the fun. Don’t miss out on this amazing celebration of community and fitness—mark your calendars for July 4th, and be part of the Santa Cruz Firecracker!
Organiser's Description
40 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE FIRECRACKER!
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ SUNRISE IS ECSTATIC TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR FULL FIRECRACKER RACE IS BACK FOR 2025. THAT MEANS ALL THREE COURSES WILL BE AVAILABLE - 10K, 5K, AND A KID'S 1K FUN RUN WILL BE HOSTED AT HARVEY WEST PARK.
ITS ALL HERE AND WAITING FOR JUST FOR YOU! THE RACE IS ALWAYS HELD ON JULY 4TH IN THE MORNING! WHAT A GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OF OUR NATION'S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
RUNNERS ON THE 10K WILL BE TREATED THE THE CHALLENGING "THRILL OF THE HILL" IN POGONIP PARK BEFORE TOPPING OUT ON THE SPRING TRAIL THAT WINDS THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL MEADOW BY UCSC BEFORE DROPPING DOWN INTO THE NEIGHBORHOODS BEFORE RETURNING TO HARVEY WEST PARK.
5K RUNNERS WILL FACE A FLAT AND FAST COURSE CONTAINED COMPLETELY IN THE HARVEY WEST BUSINESS PARK AREA. THE 5K COURSE IS STROLLER, ADA AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.
CLICK ON THE COURSE MAP TAB ABOVE TO SEE MAPS FOR ALL THREE COURSES.
EVERYONE ENDS UP IN BEAUTIFUL HARVEY WEST PARK FOR GREAT MUSIC AND AWARDS. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
REFER A RUNNER! WHEN YOU REGISTER YOU WILL HAVE AN OPTION TO REFER 5 PEOPLE - FRIENDS OR FAMILY. IF THOSE PEOPLE ALL REGISTER FOR THE RACE WILL GET AN AUTOMATIC REFUND ON YOUR REGISTRATION. TOTAL REFERRALS FOR THE 5K AND 10K IS A $10 REFUND AND FOR THE 1K IT IS A $5 REFUND. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR - PAY IT FORWARD AND CLAIM YOUR REFUNDS.
HTTP://WWW.BUZZWORDPRODUCTIONS.COM/MOBILE/INDEX.HTML [http://www.buzzwordproductions.com/mobile/index.html]
THE ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ SUNRISE IS ECSTATIC TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR FULL FIRECRACKER RACE IS BACK FOR 2025. THAT MEANS ALL THREE COURSES WILL BE AVAILABLE - 10K, 5K, AND A KID'S 1K FUN RUN WILL BE HOSTED AT HARVEY WEST PARK.
ITS ALL HERE AND WAITING FOR JUST FOR YOU! THE RACE IS ALWAYS HELD ON JULY 4TH IN THE MORNING! WHAT A GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OF OUR NATION'S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
RUNNERS ON THE 10K WILL BE TREATED THE THE CHALLENGING "THRILL OF THE HILL" IN POGONIP PARK BEFORE TOPPING OUT ON THE SPRING TRAIL THAT WINDS THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL MEADOW BY UCSC BEFORE DROPPING DOWN INTO THE NEIGHBORHOODS BEFORE RETURNING TO HARVEY WEST PARK.
5K RUNNERS WILL FACE A FLAT AND FAST COURSE CONTAINED COMPLETELY IN THE HARVEY WEST BUSINESS PARK AREA. THE 5K COURSE IS STROLLER, ADA AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.
CLICK ON THE COURSE MAP TAB ABOVE TO SEE MAPS FOR ALL THREE COURSES.
EVERYONE ENDS UP IN BEAUTIFUL HARVEY WEST PARK FOR GREAT MUSIC AND AWARDS. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
REFER A RUNNER! WHEN YOU REGISTER YOU WILL HAVE AN OPTION TO REFER 5 PEOPLE - FRIENDS OR FAMILY. IF THOSE PEOPLE ALL REGISTER FOR THE RACE WILL GET AN AUTOMATIC REFUND ON YOUR REGISTRATION. TOTAL REFERRALS FOR THE 5K AND 10K IS A $10 REFUND AND FOR THE 1K IT IS A $5 REFUND. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR - PAY IT FORWARD AND CLAIM YOUR REFUNDS.
Races
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Kids 1K
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOON -
10k
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$42.40
OPENS SOON -
5k
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:40AM EDT)
$37.40
OPENS SOON
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