Excelsior Firecracker Run
Enjoy challenging, scenic terrain that includes stunning views of historic downtown Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka as you navigate the 1 Mile, 5K or 10K route. With rest stops, live music and plenty of enthusiastic volunteers along the way, runners can expect a fun-filled Fourth of July morning.
The Firecracker Run raises money to support the Excelsior Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce July 4 Fireworks and kicks-off a full day of festivities in downtown Excelsior that includes a kid's parade, sand sculpture contest, popsicle social, petting zoo, and of course, fireworks.
Minnetonka Community Education coordinates the Excelsior Firecracker Running events in partnership with the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce is in charge of the overall July 4th Celebration in Excelsior. 30% of the proceeds from the Firecracker Running events are donated by Minnetonka Community Education to the Chamber of Commerce for the Excelsior Fourth of July Fireworks display.
Registration fees
1-Mile (no shirt) Closed
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$19.00May 17 – Jul 2
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$21.00Jul 3 – Jul 4
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1-Mile (with shirt) Closed
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$39.00May 17 – Jul 2
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$39.00Jul 3 – Jul 4
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5K Closed
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$49.00May 17 – Jul 2
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$55.00Jul 3 – Jul 4
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10K Closed
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$49.00May 17 – Jul 2
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$55.00Jul 3 – Jul 4
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Packet Pick-Up
Avoid the crowds and take advantage of pre‐race packet pick‐up on Saturday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Excelsior Elementary School.
Packet pick‐up starts at 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 4 at Excelsior Elementary School.
Course Maps
Event Organizers
Event schedule
- Sun, July 4, 2021 7:22 AM - Opening Remarks and Announcements
- Sun, July 4, 2021 7:27 AM - National Anthem
- Sun, July 4, 2021 7:30 AM - 1 Mile Run Begins
- Sun, July 4, 2021 7:35 AM - America the Beautiful
- Sun, July 4, 2021 7:40 AM - 5K Run Begins
- Sun, July 4, 2021 7:50 AM - 10K Run Begins
- Sun, July 4, 2021 9:00 AM - Awards for overall winners @ band shell (Awards for age categories will be mailed out)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Minnetonka Community Education
- Phone
- 952-401-6800
- Website
- Visit website