Crown City Classic 12K & 5K

About the Event

The Most Patriotic Race on The West Coast!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the 53rd year of the Crown City Classic 12K & 5K Run along the stunning Coronado Bay! Kick off your 4th of July festivities with a 12K (7.4 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles) run, and don’t forget that in 2026 our Crown City Kids Half Mile—open to racers 12 and under—will return to inspire the next generation of runners! Both courses start and finish in Tidelands Park, treating participants to picturesque views of the Coronado Bridge as they make their way along Glorietta Boulevard.

The Perks of Participating:

Kick-start your 4th of July weekend!
Exclusive 2026 Event Tee
Commemorative Finisher Medal
Live Finisher Results
Access to Crown City Classic Expo
Overall and Age Group Awards

Races Offered

Virtual 12K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 7.4 Miles

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00:00

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$59.00

12K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 7.4 Miles

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07:00

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$59.00

5K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$44.00

Charity 12K - $200 fundraising commitment

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 7.4 Miles

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$0.00

Charity 5K - $200 fundraising commitment

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$0.00

Virtual 5K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:00

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$59.00

Kids Half Mile

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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08:30

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Coronado.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.5° / 24.0°

wb_sunny 18.6° / 23.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.5 /

water_drop 77.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.5° / 24.0°

wb_sunny 18.6° / 23.2°

air 8.5 km/h

water_drop 77.6%

About Coronado

Coronado is a picturesque resort town in San Diego County in Southern California. It is on a peninsula just across the San Diego Bay from Downtown San Diego and offers quiet beaches, lovely bay scenery, and sights such as the historic Hotel del Coronado.