Anaheim Firecracker 5K/10K
About this race
Congratulations! You’re about to kick off Independence Day the best way possible—with a run that celebrates community, fitness, and freedom!
Start your holiday morning with an exciting 5K or 10K run or walk along a scenic Anaheim course, surrounded by runners, walkers, families, and plenty of patriotic energy. Whether you’re chasing a personal record, enjoying a relaxed walk with loved ones, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, this event is designed for participants of all ages and abilities.
Rock your red, white, and blue, bring your patriotic spirit, and get ready for a memorable morning of movement, celebration, and fun!
Let’s make this Independence Day one to remember—on your mark, get set, go!
Parking & Race Day Information
Parking will be available in the Canyon High School parking lot, as well as on nearby streets and in surrounding neighborhoods.
The race will begin promptly at 7:00 AM near Canyon High School. A brief opening ceremony will take place before the start, so participants are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking, warm-ups, visiting expo booths, and any pre-race needs.
🚻 Portable restrooms will be available on site. Please plan ahead, as lines tend to be busiest in the 10–15 minutes leading up to race start.
Race Timing & Course Guidelines
- All runners will receive a timing chip attached to their bib
- Your official time begins when you cross the start timing mat
- Course markers will be placed along the route
- Strollers and dogs are welcome
- Clearly marked turnaround points will be provided for both 5K and 10K participants
Hydration & Finish Line Fun
Participants are welcome to bring their own hydration. Additional hydration stations and local expo booths will be available near the finish line for post-race refreshments and celebration.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup details, including dates, times, and locations, will be announced soon and are to be determined. Please check back for updates prior to race day.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each age group.
Age Groups
14 & under
15–20
21–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70+
More Information
Have questions? Visit our FAQ page on our website for answers to common questions.
If you need additional assistance, please contact: eperez1@anaheim.net
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Running
5K Timed
10K Timed
Walking
5K Untimed
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Anaheim, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 8:06 PM local time (PDT) in Anaheim on July 4, 2026 — 14h 20m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 14 Anaheim events
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