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
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Santa Cruz Firecracker event, taking place on July 4, 2025, at the picturesque Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz! This year marks a significant milestone as the Firecracker celebrates 40 years of bringing the community together for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the challenging 10K that features the exhilarating "Thrill of the Hill" course in Pogonip Park, the fast and flat 5K that is perfect for all abilities, and a delightful 1K Kid's Fun Run designed for our younger runners.
Join fellow enthusiasts for a morning of spirited competition and camaraderie as you run through stunning scenery and vibrant neighborhoods. Post-race, enjoy great music and celebrate your achievements with awards at the beautiful Harvey West Park. Plus, don’t miss the chance to earn a registration refund by referring friends and family! This is not just a race; it’s a celebration of independence, community, and health. Mark your calendars for July 4th and be part of this unforgettable event!
Join fellow enthusiasts for a morning of spirited competition and camaraderie as you run through stunning scenery and vibrant neighborhoods. Post-race, enjoy great music and celebrate your achievements with awards at the beautiful Harvey West Park. Plus, don’t miss the chance to earn a registration refund by referring friends and family! This is not just a race; it’s a celebration of independence, community, and health. Mark your calendars for July 4th and be part of this unforgettable event!
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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