Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run
Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run is a running race on July 4, 2027 in Ellensburg, WA, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- July 4, 2027 (346 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A fun, family friendly community race at Rotary Park! Flat and fast!!! Awards for top 3 male and female. Last day to register with t-shirt option is June 28th at midnight.
All proceeds will go towards Ellensburg Morning Rotary Local Foundation to support Ellensburg/Kittitas County needs.
Race Day Schedule:
- 7:00am Onsite registration YOU CAN STILL REGISTER DAY OF RACE!
- 8:30am 5k race start
- 9:45am Kids races (additional $5.00)
- 100m dash for 5yrs and under
- 400m dash for 6-10yrs
- ALL kids will receive a prize
- 10:00am Awards Top 3 Male/Female will receive a pie (must be present to win)
- Top 10 Youth Boy/Girl 14yrs and under will receive a winners t-shirt
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 3RD AT 6PM BUT YOU CAN REGISTER ON SITE DAY OF THE RACE STARTING AT 7:00AM. STILL JUST $25. Cash, check and card accepted.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ellensburg, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ellensburg, WA
Population
18,913
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,606 ft
Nearest Airport
YKM
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field · 30 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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346
Days to train
- Race
- Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run
- Date
- July 4, 2027
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Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run
Jul 4, 2027