Firecracker Classic Road Race
- Date
- July 2, 2026
- Location
- 10 Lowell Avenue, Cotuit, MA
- Distance
- Cotuit Firecracker Road Race · Kids Events
From the Organizer
Kick off the holiday weekend with a special America at 250 running of the Firecracker Classic in the beautiful village of Cotuit. The approximately 5K course is fast and mostly flat and provides runners with a lovely tour through the village to finish at historic Lowell Field, the home of the Cotuit Kettleers Cape League Baseball team. Your registration includes 2 free beers and food at the after party.
Prizes for fastest overall male and female runners will be Large Cherry Pies from Centerville Pie! EVERY age category winner will get a small small cherry pie. Age categories: 10 and under, 11-17,18-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80-89,90-99
Every kids race finisher will win a FREE ice cream cone from Polar Cave!
Benefits: Barnstable Land Trust, Cotuit Athletic Association, Cape Cod Challenger Club, Boy Scouts Troop 52
Cotuit Firecracker Road Race
July 2, 2026
6:00PM Kids Events
6:15 PM Race Time
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
76°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Sandwich, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cotuit, MA
Population
49,232
as of 2023
Elevation
47 ft
Nearest Airport
HYA
Cape Cod Gateway Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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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Days to train
- Race
- Firecracker Classic Road Race
- Date
- July 2, 2026
- Location
- 10 Lowell Avenue, Cotuit, MA
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Firecracker Classic Road Race?
- Firecracker Classic Road Race is a running race held in Cotuit, Massachusetts on July 2, 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 Firecracker Classic Road Race?
- Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Cotuit, Massachusetts at 10 Lowell Avenue, Cotuit, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firecracker Classic Road Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firecracker Classic Road Race
Jul 2, 2026