Folsom Firecracker Race 2026 — Folsom, CA

Quick Links: View Participant Confirmation Email (sent Monday, June 29) View Participant Email #2 (Packet Pick Up reminder) (sent Thursday, July 2) 2026 Results Link 2026 Photos (expected by 7/8) Packet Pick Up: Friday, July 3 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm Held at Fleet Feet in Folsom Bring your QR code in order to check in and receive bib QR code is in your confirmation email; also emailed to you on 6/29 and 7/2 Race morning bib pick up is by the start/finish and opens at 6:30 am Event Introduction: Join us for our 15th Annual Folsom Firecracker on Saturday, 2026, 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! Event Details: Registration for the 2 Mile, 5K, and 10K includes a race t-shirt, chip timing, eligibility for age group & special division awards (5K/10K), and a finisher's medal. Kids Fun Run: The Kids Run will be approximately 1/4 a mile and will be held at 9:00am. Open to kids ages 10 and Under. Entry includes a bib number and finisher medal (race is not timed). A t-shirt may be added to the entry for $5. One parent may run alongside each child in the Kids Run if this makes the child more comfortable (parent does not need to register). Kids who are registered for the 2 Mile or 5K and wish to run the Kids Run in addition need only register for the longer race (will receive only 1 medal/tshirt). Youth Discount: A $5 discount is offered for youth participants ages 1 to 17 years for the 2 Mile, 5K and 10K. Military Discount: We offer a reduced cost entry to all US Military - Active Duty, Veterans and Reserves. Please note that if you register in this category, you will need to show your Military ID card when you pick up your bib. This discount is available to those who are serving or have served and does not extend to spouses or children. Special Divisions: During registration, 5K and 10K entrants will have the chance to enter one of our Special Divisions for your race distance. Special divisions are: Adaptive Athlete (athletes with physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities); US Military - Active Duty/Reserves or Veteran City of Folsom Resident City of Sacramento Resident Strollers There will be prizes for top finishers in each special division (based on net time) and you will still be ranked in your respective age group if you enter a special division. Distances 5K, 10K and 2 Mile Courses will be offered. See website for course maps or scroll to bottom of this page. The 2 Mile is perfect for families, younger participants, and those with strollers or well-behaved dogs. All courses start and finish on Parkshore Drive and travel along the tree-lined Jedidiah Smith Bike trail and offer views of the pristine blue waters of the American River. The 10K has rolling hills. 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 Arrive one hour prior to your race start to have sufficient time to warm up, use restrooms, park, pick up bib, etc. 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, City of Sacramento Resident, US Military Active Duty/Reserves, US Military Veteran, Adaptive Athlete) will receive a medal. Be sure to check the results on race day before you leave the event to see if you won! Packet Pick Up Packet pick up will be held prior to event day on Friday, July 3 from 3:30-7 pm at Fleet Feet in Folsom (6610 Folsom Auburn Road, Folsom). You may pick up for friends or family members; ID is not required (except fo