Firecracker Classic Road Race
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT
- Location
- Cotuit, MA
- 10 Lowell Avenue, 02635
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Celebrate the holiday weekend with a fast 5K through scenic Cotuit, followed by a festive after-party and unique cherry pie awards.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGreat for
- Kids & Youth
Kids & YouthKick off the holiday weekend with the Firecracker Classic, celebrating America at 250 in the charming village of Cotuit. This approximately 5K race offers a fast and mostly flat course, guiding runners through scenic village streets before finishing at historic Lowell Field. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with an after-party featuring food and two complimentary beers. Unique cherry pie prizes await top finishers and age group winners, while kids receive a free ice cream cone.
What to expect
- Run a fast, mostly flat 5K course through the beautiful village of Cotuit.
- Celebrate at an after-party with two complimentary beers and food.
- Kids can join their own events and earn a free ice cream cone.
Standout details
- Holiday weekend kickoff
- Fast, flat 5K course
- Cherry pie prizes for winners
- After-party with food and beer
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Awards
- Swag Included
After-Party
Awards
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 600m
Thu, Jul 2, 6:00 PM EDT · From $12.55
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 12:21 PM EST · Closes Jul 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- 5K
Thu, Jul 2, 6:15 PM EDT · From $28.45
Opens Apr 15, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 2, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingFlat road course, warm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
- Road
- Flat
- Family-oriented
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
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