Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Fun Run · Kids Run
From the Organizer
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES WED. JULY 3RD AT 5PM BUT YOU CAN REGISTER ON SITE DAY OF THE RACE STARTING AT 7:00AM. STILL JUST $25. Cash, check and card accepted.
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 26th 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 and 1st Youth Boy/Girl 14yrs and under
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
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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26
Days to train
- Race
- Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run?
- Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run is a running race held in Ellensburg, Washington on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Ellensburg, Washington at 1200 West 5th Ave, Ellensburg, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run
Jul 4, 2026