Easy Day Sports
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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If you have any additional questions, please send us an email at contact@easydaysports.com.
We will be hosting the 12K, 5K, and Kids 1/2 Mile run in Coronado on Friday, July 4th, 2025.
Yes! The Crown City Classic is Coronado’s official Independence Day Run. 2025 marks the 52nd year of this annual race and has a great tradition of running to celebrate the 4th of July in Coronado – “the Crown City”.
Check out the full list of 4th of July events and activities in Coronado here.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please email contact@easydaysports.com to express your interest or use the volunteer registration link here.
We have opportunities for volunteering at packet pick up prior to race day as well as race day itself. Join in the fun and excitement of the Crown City Classic by becoming a volunteer!
See more volunteer details: crowncityrun.com/volunteer/
You MUST pick up ferry tickets at packet pick up on June 28 (Road Runner Sports) or July 3 (Tidelands Park).
If you need to purchase more, follow the instructions below.
Your participant’s items will be mailed to the address provided during registration approximately two weeks before the race. The deadline to purchase the Mail My Race Packet option is Monday, June 16, 2025.
Please note that international shipping is not available.
Avoid the traffic on the bridge on race day by taking the Coronado Ferry through Flagship Cruises & Events! All pre-race ferry departures will take place from the Broadway Pier. All ferry tickets MUST picked up at packet pick up on June 28 or July 3.
EXPANDED RACE MORNING SERVICE SCHEDULE (BROADWAY-CORONADO ROUTE ONLY)
Depart Broadway Arrive Coronado Depart Coronado Arrive Broadway
5:30 AM 5:45 AM 5:50 AM 6:05 AM
6:15 AM 6:30 AM 6:35 AM 6:50 AM
7:00 AM 7:20 AM 7:30 AM 7:50 AM
8:00 AM 8:20 AM 8:30 AM 8:50 AM
*Back to regular week schedule
9:00 AM 9:30 AM
12K (7.4 mile run), 5K (3.1 mile run), and Crown City Kids Half Mile.
See more course details: crowncityrun.com/courses/
A 12K is 7.4 miles, a distance all patriotic runners achieve on Independence Day!
Two other “classic” running events in America are also 12K’s, Bloomsday and Bay to Breakers. Never run a 12K? Great news, you will achieve a personal best after finishing this event!
See more course details: crowncityrun.com/courses/
The 5K course will have a 90 minute time limit. 12K runners/walkers are required to maintain 14 minute/mile or faster pace to comply with roads reopening schedule. Additionally, there will be an option for 12K walkers to start at 6:40 AM.
See more course details: crowncityrun.com/courses/
No, there isn’t a designated beer garden at the event. However, you’re free to enjoy the July 4th Parade and indulge in alcoholic beverages anywhere on the public streets of Coronado.
All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions.
Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may transfer your entry to another event, person or year for $15.
Contact us at contact@easydaysports.com for instructions on how to transfer your registration to another runner.
Weather, emergencies, or other issues of public safety may cause cancellation or postponement of the Event(s), outside of the control of event management. In the instance of an unforeseen event cancellation, a majority of event expenses have already incurred.
In the event the race is canceled due to weather, emergencies, or other issues of public safety, Crown City Classic will switch all entries to virtual and mail all runner items to the shipping address provided at registration.
The virtual leaderboard is open! You can submit results anytime between July 1 and July 6. Virtual run packets are being mailed on Monday, June 30.