Signarama Firecracker 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Firecracker 5K Fun Run/Walk · LIttle Sparklers 1/4 Mile Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Kick-off 4th of July with this fun, festive patriotic event!
It’s the Signarama Firecracker 5K on the morning of July 4th at Turtle Bay Exploration Park.
This is a great way to celebrate our community, family, and America!
The fun starts at 8 AM with a Red, White and Blue opening ceremony featuring the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner.
A Little Sparkler’s ¼ mile Run/Walk
Followed by a Flag Lined Course TIMED 5K Fun Run, walk, or stroll
Limited edition commemorative t-shirt
Medals for all the Little Sparkler’s Run/Walkers
Great Music with local resident DJ
Medals are given out for patriotic outfits/groups
NOTE: Registration INCLUDES Pancake Breakfast, 1 per racer. Below you may purchase breakfast tickets for non-racing family members & friends.
So, this 4th of July before you fire up the BBQ and watch the fireworks show, gather all your friends and family and celebrate America at the Signarama Firecracker 5K!
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
95°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
4%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shasta Dam, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Redding, CA
Population
93,268
as of 2023
Elevation
616 ft
Nearest Airport
RDD
Redding Municipal Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 140 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Signarama Firecracker 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Redding, CA
10th Redding Health Expo Run/Walk
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64 miles away
Sunset Through the Trees Fun Runs
Less than a mile away
Moonlight Madness
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Signarama Firecracker 5K?
- Signarama Firecracker 5K is a running race held in Redding, California 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 Signarama Firecracker 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Redding, California at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Signarama Firecracker 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Signarama Firecracker 5K
Jul 4, 2026