Santa Cruz Firecracker
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Santa Cruz, California
- Price $11.60 - $42.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the Santa Cruz Firecracker on Saturday, July 4th, 2026! This year marks a thrilling 40-year celebration of the beloved event, hosted at the picturesque Harvey West Park. Runners of all ages and skill levels can participate in three exciting race distances: the challenging 10K, a speedy 5K, and a fun-filled 1K Kid's Fun Run.
The 10K course offers the exhilarating "Thrill of the Hill" through Pogonip Park, showcasing stunning views as you wind through beautiful meadows and charming neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the 5K course is flat, fast, and fully accessible, perfect for strollers and wheelchairs. After crossing the finish line, participants will gather at Harvey West Park for fantastic music, festive celebrations, and awards. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kick off your holiday with friends and family—register now and even earn a refund by referring runners! Join the fun and make unforgettable memories this July 4th!
The 10K course offers the exhilarating "Thrill of the Hill" through Pogonip Park, showcasing stunning views as you wind through beautiful meadows and charming neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the 5K course is flat, fast, and fully accessible, perfect for strollers and wheelchairs. After crossing the finish line, participants will gather at Harvey West Park for fantastic music, festive celebrations, and awards. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kick off your holiday with friends and family—register now and even earn a refund by referring runners! Join the fun and make unforgettable memories this July 4th!
Organiser's Description
40 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE FIRECRACKER!
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.
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.
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Harvey West Park, 326 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, 95060, CA, United States
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