Join us for our 14th Annual Folsom Firecracker on Friday, July 4th. This community-oriented event is a fun and healthy way to kick off the 4th of July before your festivities with family and friends. The 2 Mile, 5K, and 10K races are timed events that travel primarily along the paved paths of the Lake Natoma bike trails and overlook the American River. The Kids Fun Run is a 1/4 Mile non-competitive race for ages 10 and younger. Finishers of all races will receive a medal upon completion.
Overall and age group awards are presented in all three timed races. In the 5K and 10K, we have unique special divisions and awards to recognize adaptive athletes, Folsom residents, first responders, active military and veterans, cancer survivors and stroller entrants. Post-race, enjoy complimentary sno-cones, refreshments, and vendor booths. We hope to see you there!
Distances: 10K, 5K, 2 Mile, Kids Fun Run
Race Day Times
6:30 AM - Registration opens
7:45 AM - 10K Start
7:50 AM - 5K Start
8:00 AM - 2 Mile Start
9:00 AM - Kids Fun Run Start
Awards and Age Groups:
Awards will be presented to the top overall male, female, and nonbinary finishers (based on gun time) plus the top three finishers per gender (based on net time) in the following age categories:
5K: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and 90+.
10K: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
2 Mile: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Kids Run: The kids run will not be timed. All finishers will receive a participation medal.
Overall winners will also receive their age group prize. Unclaimed awards are not mailed.
Special Division prizes: The top three finishers (broken down by gender) in each special division (Folsom Resident, First Responder/Law Enforcement, US Military Active Duty/Reserves, US Military Veteran, Cancer Survivor, Adaptive Athlete, Strollers) will receive a medal. Be sure to check the results on race day before you leave the event to see if you won!
Cost: $23.26- $59.30
