Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run
- 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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Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run on Saturday, July 4th, 2026! This year marks the 41st edition of the beloved event and coincides with America's 250th birthday, making it a truly special occasion. Join the vibrant community of Santa Cruz at Harvey West Park for a festive day filled with running, walking, and camaraderie.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out with family and friends, there’s a race distance for everyone. The goal is to gather over 1,000 participants, so bring your crew and help us turn this event into the biggest and best Firecracker Run yet! Don’t miss this chance to kick off Independence Day in style, surrounded by the excitement and spirit of the Santa Cruz community. Lace up your shoes and be part of this historic celebration!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out with family and friends, there’s a race distance for everyone. The goal is to gather over 1,000 participants, so bring your crew and help us turn this event into the biggest and best Firecracker Run yet! Don’t miss this chance to kick off Independence Day in style, surrounded by the excitement and spirit of the Santa Cruz community. Lace up your shoes and be part of this historic celebration!
Organiser's Description
YEAR 41 AND AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY!
This is the one you don't want to miss.
The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club is fired up to bring you the 2026 Firecracker and this year is unlike any other. Our nation is celebrating its 250th birthday, and we're throwing the party Santa Cruz style: lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and kick off Independence Day the way this community has for over four decades at Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz CA.
WE'RE CALLING ALL RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OUR GOAL IS 1,000+ RUNNERS THIS YEAR!
That's right. We want to make the 2026 Firecracker the biggest in our history. So grab your crew, sign up your neighbors, rope in your coworkers, and let's pack Harvey West Park on the Fourth of July. Whether you're chasing a PR or pushing a stroller, there's a course for you.
This is the one you don't want to miss.
The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club is fired up to bring you the 2026 Firecracker and this year is unlike any other. Our nation is celebrating its 250th birthday, and we're throwing the party Santa Cruz style: lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and kick off Independence Day the way this community has for over four decades at Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz CA.
WE'RE CALLING ALL RUNNERS, WALKERS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OUR GOAL IS 1,000+ RUNNERS THIS YEAR!
That's right. We want to make the 2026 Firecracker the biggest in our history. So grab your crew, sign up your neighbors, rope in your coworkers, and let's pack Harvey West Park on the Fourth of July. Whether you're chasing a PR or pushing a stroller, there's a course for you.
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Harvey West Park, 326 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, 95060, CA, United States
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