Crown City Classic 12K & 5K
About this race
The Most Patriotic Race on The West Coast!
We’re thrilled to celebrate the 53rd year of the Crown City Classic 12K & 5K Run along the stunning Coronado Bay! Kick off your 4th of July festivities with a 12K (7.4 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles) run, and don’t forget that in 2026 our Crown City Kids Half Mile—open to racers 12 and under—will return to inspire the next generation of runners! Both courses start and finish in Tidelands Park, treating participants to picturesque views of the Coronado Bridge as they make their way along Glorietta Boulevard.
The Perks of Participating:- Kick-start your 4th of July weekend!
- Exclusive 2026 Event Tee
- Commemorative Finisher Medal
- Live Finisher Results
- Access to Crown City Classic Expo
- Overall and Age Group Awards
Pick your distance
Running
12K
The 12K route is a flat, fast course that showcases Coronado’s stunning coastal beauty. Stretching along Glorietta Boulevard and past the Navy Amphibious Base, it turns around near the Silver Strand Nature’s Bridge to Discovery, offering picturesque views every step of the 7.4-mile journey.
5K
The 5K route offers a more relaxed option, perfect for walkers or those looking to take it easy on the 4th of July. Covering 3.1 miles, it highlights the same beautiful Coronado scenery, ensuring you still enjoy the coastal charm as you celebrate the holiday.
Kids Half Mile
Starts and finishes in Tidelands Park. This half maile course resembles a letter "S" as it starts at the main start line under the giant American flag. Making a lap around the outer sides of the park to the sidewalk where the final stretch is down the finish line tenant flags.
Virtual 5K
The Crown City Classic Virtual 5K brings the Independence Day excitement right to your doorstep—wherever you call home. Choose your own course, run at your preferred pace, and earn your finisher’s swag as you join a virtual community of fellow runners. Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery of race gear by race day, but you’ll still be part of the celebration that honors the spirit of Coronado and America’s birthday.
Virtual 12K
The Crown City Classic Virtual 12K brings the Independence Day excitement right to your doorstep—wherever you call home. Choose your own course, run at your preferred pace, and earn your finisher’s swag as you join a virtual community of fellow runners. Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery of race gear by race day, but you’ll still be part of the celebration that honors the spirit of Coronado and America’s birthday.
Charity 12K - $200 fundraising commitment
Get a free entry to the 12K race by fundraising a minimum of $200 donation toward the Islander Sports Foundation. Once you have raised all of the $200, you will receive your free entry! If you have not raised all the money, we ask that you fulfill the difference or your purchase a regular entry.
Charity 5K - $200 fundraising commitment
Get a free entry to the 5K race by fundraising a minimum of $200 donation toward the Islander Sports Foundation. Once you have raised the $200, you will receive your free entry! If you have not raised all the money, we ask that you fulfill the difference or your purchase a regular entry.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Coronado, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 8:00 PM local time (PDT) in Coronado on July 4, 2026 — 14h 14m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Crown City Classic 12K & 5K
9 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Virtual 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Turek | 33:52 | 10:55 /mi |
| 2 | Shannon Turek | 35:50 | 11:34 /mi |
| 3 | Lisa Thompson | 41:45 | 13:28 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 61 Coronado events
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