
From the Organizer
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and sprint into the spirit of Independence Day with our electrifying 4th of July Firecracker 2-mile and 4-mile at the beautiful Los Poblanos Open Space.
Start your 4th of July with a fast and fun morning before the day’s celebrations begin.
Join us for the Firecracker Miles Race featuring a patriotic atmosphere, music, great energy, and a fun community vibe for all ages. Bring your family, friends, dogs, and strollers and enjoy the morning together.
Wear your best red, white, and blue outfit because we’ll have a prize for the best costume.
Whether you want to race hard or just have fun, come celebrate Independence Day with us before the BBQs, fireworks, and festivities begin.
Produced by Jackrabbit Race Management.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Packet Pickup: TBD
Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration - 7:00 AM
2-Mile Start - 8:00 AM
4-Mile Start - 8:00 AM
Awards - 9:00 AM
AWARDS
The Top Male and Female will receive a prize.
Age Group Awards will be given in the 2-mile and 4-mile to the top Male and Female in the following age groups:
0-9, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Events
Weather
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
96°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rio Grande Nature Ctr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
562,488
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,979 ft
Nearest Airport
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Firecracker Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Rio Retro 5K Run/ Walk
3 miles away
CHERRY GARCIA RUN: 10K, 5K Run or Walk and Kids K
1 mile away
Liberty Lager Jogger 1k Beer Run
2 miles away
LAVENDER RUN
1 mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Firecracker Run
Jul 4, 2026