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Celebrate the 4th of July with a dash of excitement at the Excelsior Firecracker Run! Choose your perfect distance with options to run a scenic 10k, a spirited 5k, or a family-friendly 1 Mile route. Race along the picturesque shores of Lake Minnetonka and through the historic streets of Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven and Greenwood, and make it a day of patriotic fun by bringing your friends and family to volunteer and enjoy post-race festivities. 

July 4, 2026 | Excelsior Elementary School

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10k Participants receive: timing services, race bib, 2026 race shirt**, medal, and popsicle*.  

5k Participants receive: timing services, race bib, 2026 race shirt**, medal, and popsicle*.  

1 Mile Participants receive: race bib, finishers medal, and popsicle*.

*while supplies last
**No shirt option available

 

PLEASE NOTE: Registration option "with shirt" will close end of day June 17th. If you missed the option to register with a shirt and would like to purchase one, we will have a limited quantity available at the merchandise table for sale during packet pick-up on a first come, first served basis.

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Schedule of Events

July 3

2-6 PM: Packet Pick-up/ Registration & Merchandise Sales in Excelsior Elementary School Gymnasium.

 

July 4

6-7:15 AM: Packet Pick-up/ Registration & Merchandise Sales in Excelsior Elementary School Gymnasium.

7:25 AM: National Anthem at Start Line (located behind the Elementary School)

7:30 AM: 1- Mile Run Start

7:50 AM: 10k Run Start

8 AM: 5k Run Start

Post-Race Fun in the Commons until 1pm!
Stick around after you cross the finish line - there’s plenty to enjoy! Grab a delicious food/drink option, enjoy the free photo booth, face painting, petting zoo, and more fun activities in the Excelsior Commons.

10:30 AM: Gather in the Kowalski’s parking lot to line up for the Kid’s Parade hosted by Primrose School

11 AM: Kid’s Parade - Starts at Kowalski’s parking lot, marches down Water Street, and ends in the Excelsior Commons! Come dressed in your festive best and join the fun!

Race Routes & Start Times

1 Mile Start: 7:30 AM

10k Start: 7:50 AM

5k Start: 8:00 AM

*BE AWARE: THIS IS AN OPEN ROAD COURSE AND VEHICLES WILL BE ON THE STREETS.*

Kids Parade & Family Festival with Primrose Schools

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Parade Start Time: 11 AM  

Line Up: 10:30 AM at Kowalski's  

Open to: All kids & families

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