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2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run
The 41st Annual Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run is one of Santa Cruz's most beloved Fourth of July traditions — and 2026 is unlike any other. Our nation turns 250, and we're throwing the party Santa Cruz style at Harvey West Park on July 4th. Choose your distance — the legendary 10K Thrill of the Hill , the flat and fast 5K , or the Kids 1K Fun Run . Whether you're chasing a PR or pushing a stroller, there's a race for you. Stick around after for burritos, Izzy's Ice, and awards. As a 100% volunteer organization, every registration dollar goes directly to local youth through our 2026 beneficiaries and Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Foundation. We're going for 1,000+ runners this year — grab your crew and be part of history.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Rod Caborn Spirit Award
Participant Giveaway
Kids 1K: T-Shirt
10K: T-Shirt
5K: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 1K | $10.00 | Feb 1 | Jun 1 |
| $15.00 | Jun 1 | Jul 4 | |
| $20.00 | Jul 4 | Jul 5 | |
| 10K | $40.00 | Feb 1 | Jun 1 |
| $45.00 | Jun 1 | Jul 4 | |
| $50.00 | Jul 4 | Jul 5 | |
| 5K | $35.00 |
Past Results
10K
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 240 | 1:00:54 | 36:45 |
| 2024 | 198 | 1:04:52 | 36:52 |
| 2023 | 212 | 58:59 | 34:10 |
| 2022 | 194 | 1:00:02 | 35:59 |
| 2019 | 284 | 1:00:12 | 34:53 |
| 2018 | 328 | 59:42 | 36:46 |
| 2017 | 335 | 59:47 | 36:27 |
5K
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