San Diego’s Most Patriotic Race!

Kickoff your Fourth of July weekend with the 52nd annual Crown City Classic 12K & 5K along the stunning Coronado Bay!

Join us on July 4, 2025 and choose between the 12K (7.4 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles) courses, and don’t forget the Kids Half Mile—open to racers 12 and under—will return to inspire the next generation of runners!

All courses start and finish in Tidelands Park, treating participants to views of the Coronado Bridge as they make their way along Glorietta Boulevard.

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12K

This 7.4-mile route is a flat, fast course that showcases Coronado’s stunning coastal beauty. Stretching along Glorietta Boulevard and past the Navy Amphibious Base, it turns around near the Silver Strand Nature’s Bridge to Discovery, offering picturesque views every step of the journey.

5K

This 3.1-mile route offers a more relaxed option, perfect for walkers or those looking to take it easy on the 4th of July. It covers the same beautiful Coronado scenery, ensuring you still enjoy the coastal charm as you celebrate the holiday.

Kids Half Mile

Let your little runners shine at the Kids Half-Mile! Starting and finishing in Tidelands Park, this fun-filled race follows an S-shaped route through the park, giving kids the perfect chance to show off their speed and patriotism!

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Participant Perks

Kick-start your 4th of July weekend!
Official Patriotic Event Tee
Commemorative Finisher Medal
Live Finisher Results
Access to the Crown City Run Expo
Overall and Age Group Awards

Runner Testimonials

“Gorgeous medals, nice course, so special to run under bridge, nice shirt! Love that me, my husband and our son could all race!!”

“I always love the patriotism. The fact that they read names at the finish line. The medals are Always fantastic. It’s my favorite 5k that I do and the only one I do every year!”

“Best 4th of July event, great medal, and you have t-shirts you can wear, not just for the 4th of July.”

“The community feel and everyone getting into the spirit of the 4th of July.”

“That was in Coronado and always festive. I loved having the ferry as a choice to get there.”

“I love the Fourth of July in Coronado and love how patriotic people are and the island itself.”

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Headquartered in Coronado, CA, Easy Day Sports is a dynamic event production agency that focuses on premier professionally managed endurance sports events.

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