Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Ellensburg, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $5
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Fun Run | 5K | Jul 4, 20278:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Kids Run- 10 years old and under | Kids | Jul 4, 20279:45 AM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Fun Run: $25 until Jul 3.
- Kids Run- 10 years old and under: $5 until Jul 3.
Online registration closes Jul 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Washington, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Washington runs 36:53, about 11:52 a mile, based on 223 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:40 and men in 33:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:11 AM, and the 5K Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 2,000 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1200 West 5th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 20:30 or better, the top quarter in 24:13, and half the field in 31:17; the last tenth came in after 47:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:16 | 17:30 |
| 20-29 | 28:10 | 22:44 |
| 30-39 | 26:45 | 24:04 |
| 40-49 | 29:42 | 19:20 |
| 50-59 | 40:52 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 42:32 | n/a |
| 70+ | n/a | 43:44 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Race details
- Where
- 1200 West 5th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,000 feet
- Included with entry
- T-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 4, 2027), 2026 (Jul 4, 2026), 2025 (Jul 4, 2025), 2024 (Jul 4, 2024), 2023 (Jul 4, 2023), 2022 (Jul 4, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Ellensburg Morning Rotary FireCracker 5k Run?
- Sunday, July 4, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Washington, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 174 runners finished the 5K Fun Run; the median finish was 31:17 and the winner ran 3:21.
- Where does it start?
- 1200 West 5th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926.
From the organizers
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 28th 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 will receive a pie (must be present to win)
Top 10 Youth Boy/Girl 14yrs and under will receive a winners t-shirt