Spokes and Sparklers July 4th Ride
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 8542 5th Street, Crawford, TX
- Distance
- Spokes and Sparklers 50ish Mile Ride · Spokes and Sparklers 26 Mile Ride · Spokes and Sparkers 12 mile family route
From the Organizer
FREEDOM IS RIDING A BICYCLE!
Come out to Tonkawa Falls in Crawford, the home of our 43rd President, for distances of 12, 26, 37 and 50ish mile routes for ALL levels of cyclists. Gentle rollers, nothing steep! Hosted by The Bear Mountain Outdoor and Bike Shop, we will have their famous blender bike will be back with smoothies and margaritas - BYOB if you want something special!
Packet Pick Up: Friday, July 3rd, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Bear Mountain Bike Shop, 4401 W Waco Dr and Saturday, Tonkawa Falls Clubhouse 6:00 am - 8:00 am
50 milers start at 7:00 a.m. to beat the heat, everyone else starts at 8:00 a.m. Rest stations with fresh food and cold drinks will be located every 10-15 miles along the course along with portable toilets and spirited volunteers!
This is a recreational, non competitive event sponsored by Uncle Sam, NNGP, and The Bear Mountain Bike Shop. See you on the 4th!!
ROUTES:
Route Links will be loaded onto RidewithGPS, please download the app. The course will also be marked on the ground with red, white and blue arrows; see below for details. We will not print cue sheets, so if you want/need that, please print on your own! We will also email the links and maps as well as printable cue sheets to those who followed directions and registered (you know who you are!)
The Roman Candle - marked in white - 50 mile:
The Firecracker - marked in red - 25 mile
The Sparkler - marked in blue - 12 Mile
Roads are open to traffic so follow all traffic laws like your regular rides at home. We will have water stations located app every 10-15 miles.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES YOU ARE ON YOUR BIKE. Yes, we are yelling at you; no exceptions on this rule.
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
94°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcgregor, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Crawford, TX
Elevation
683 ft
Nearest Airport
ACT
Waco Regional Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 94 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Spokes and Sparklers July 4th Ride
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 8542 5th Street, Crawford, TX
Coming Up
More Running races near Crawford, TX
Crawford Sunflower Farm 5k Fun Run
5K
Less than a mile away
Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Waco
Half Marathon
13 miles away
Waco ISD - Superintendent's SuperHero Run - 5K and 1 Mile
5K
13 miles away
TUFF ENUFF Trail Run
10 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Spokes and Sparklers July 4th Ride?
- Spokes and Sparklers July 4th Ride is a running race held in Crawford, Texas 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 Spokes and Sparklers July 4th Ride?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Crawford, Texas at 8542 5th Street, Crawford, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Spokes and Sparklers July 4th Ride?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Spokes and Sparklers July 4th Ride
Jul 4, 2026