Excelsior Firecracker Run
Good morning Firecracker runners and volunteers. In consultation with South Lake Police Department, the Excelsior Firecracker Run will only hold the 1 mile and 5K races today. The 1 mile will begin as scheduled at 7:30am and the 5K will now begin at 7:35am.
There will be no 10K run, participants may select to run either the 5K or the 1 Mile.
THANK YOU for your continued support of this wonderful community event. We will continue to monitor the conditions and if further communication is needed, you will be contacted.
Run Start Times:
- 1 Miles starts at 7:30am
- 5K starts at 7:35am
- 10K – cancelled due to pending weather, participants may choose to run the 1 mile or 5K
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. Firecracker Run 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
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1-Mile (no shirt) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$19.00Mar 1 – Jul 2
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$21.00Jul 3 – Jul 4
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1-Mile (with shirt) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$39.00Mar 1 – Jul 2
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$39.00Jul 3 – Jul 4
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5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$49.00Mar 1 – Jul 2
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$59.00Jul 3 – Jul 4
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$49.00Mar 1 – Jul 2
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$59.00Jul 3 – Jul 4
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Packet Pick-Up/Same Day Registration
Avoid the crowds and take advantage of pre‐race packet pick‐up, as well as in-person registration, on Sunday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Excelsior Elementary School.
Packet pick‐up starts at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, July 4 at Excelsior Elementary School. Same day registration will also be available.
Course Maps
Event Sponsors
Event Organizers
Event schedule
- Mon, July 4, 2022 7:22 AM - Opening Remarks and Announcements
- Mon, July 4, 2022 7:27 AM - National Anthem
- Mon, July 4, 2022 7:30 AM - 1 Mile Run Begins
- Mon, July 4, 2022 7:35 AM - America the Beautiful
- Mon, July 4, 2022 7:40 AM - 5K Run Begins
- Mon, July 4, 2022 7:50 AM - 10K Run Begins
- Mon, July 4, 2022 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
