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Firecracker Mile
A Fourth of July
Tradition in Truckee
The Firecracker Mile is a Fourth of July tradition in Truckee, bringing runners and walkers of all ages and abilities together for a festive, slightly downhill one-mile race before the Independence Day parade. The route follows Donner Pass Road from the start near US Bank toward the finish beside the downtown train depot.
Whether you are chasing a fast time or looking for a fun way to start the holiday with family and friends, the event offers a chance to take part in the celebration while supporting local athletes. Spectators along the parade route make for a lively run through town.
Proceeds support ASC athlete scholarship funds, helping reduce financial barriers to participation in mountain sports. Registration details, packet pickup arrangements, wave times, and pricing for the next edition will be added once confirmed by ASC.
Event Details
We are thrilled to host the Firecracker Mile once again this year. It's a fantastic way for the community to come together, celebrate our nation's independence, and support a worthy cause like the ASC Training Center scholarship funds.
Every Mile
Funds a Future
By participating, runners contribute to the growth and development of aspiring athletes in the Truckee community. Proceeds flow through the ASC Legacy Foundation to junior athletes across Alpine, Biathlon, Nordic, and Snowboard — reducing the financial barriers to mountain sports.
Those scholarship funds give young athletes the chance to pursue their dreams in winter sports — to train, compete, and grow alongside their peers. Every runner who lines up on the Fourth of July is part of making that opportunity possible.
Saturday, July 4 — Timeline
Race-day packet pickup & registration begin
Packet pickup ends
Race start — elite wave
Fun waves start
Expected last finisher, followed by awards
Course reopens · timing equipment removed · tentative
Race Locations
Tahoe Mountain Sports
11200 Donner Pass Rd, Unit 5E
Truckee, CA 96161
At US Bank
10995 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
By the Train Depot
10065 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
On the Course
What Runners Say
The Firecracker Mile is one of our favorite Truckee traditions! There's nothing quite like running down Donner Pass Road on the Fourth of July, with the crowds cheering and the whole town celebrating. It's a fun way to kick off the holiday, whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying the morning with family and friends.
What makes the Firecracker Mile so special is knowing that every step supports local athletes. It's more than just a race — it's our community coming together to help kids pursue their passion for mountain sports. A little friendly competition, a lot of Fourth of July spirit, and a great cause.
Run the Firecracker Mile
Registration, packet pickup and pricing for the next edition will be posted here as the date approaches.