Welcome to the 52nd Annual Crown City Classic! We are excited to have you join us for San Diego’s most patriotic race and an unforgettable 4th of July celebration benefitting the Islander Sports Foundation. Please take a moment to read through our final race instructions to familiarize yourself with important race information and policies.
THIS IS A CASHLESS VENUE! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Coronado Tidelands Park
2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado, CA 92118
5:30am – Race Day Registration Opens
6:30am – Pre Race Warm Up
6:40am – 12K Walkers Option start
6:45am – Costume Contest presented by Mudroom Backpacks
7:00am – 12K / 5K Races Begin
8:30am – Kids Half Mile
8:45am – Awards Ceremony
*2025 times subject to change.
Check out the full list of 4th of July events and activities in Coronado here.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
11:00am-5:00pm
Road Runners Sports
5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
Thursday, July 3, 2025
2:00pm – 7:00pm
Coronado Tidelands Park
2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado, CA 92118
Walk-up Registration available at Packet Pick-Up if the event is not sold out. Photo IDs are required. You may pick up for a friend if you have a copy of their photo ID. NO EXCEPTIONS! Please plan on attending one of the pre-race packet pick-ups; out of towners may pick up on race morning beginning at 5:30am but it is discouraged.
Please give yourself an HOUR to find parking. Please plan accordingly by arriving early.
We strongly encourage carpooling to the event. Parking at Tidelands Park for those who pre-purchased Premium Parking. This option is sold out. Parking is free on surface streets and available on a first-come, first-served basis (see the zones and map on the next page). Please obey all posted parking signs and restrictions and do not block driveways.
We strongly recommend carpooling or using ride-share services, as the Island will be congested with 4th of July visitors.
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.
Shakeout Run
Get your body ready for race day with a fun and easy shakeout run hosted by the Coronado Run Club! Join us on Thursday, July 3rd at 5:45 PM at Tidelands Park for a relaxed 2-mile or 20-minute run. This event is free and open to all—no registration required! Just meet us at the packet pick-up tents and come ready to move.
Bag Check
Bag check for all participants will be located at Coronado Tidelands Park. Please pick up your bags immediately after you finish your race. We are not responsible for holding your bags after the race or mailing them to you if they are left behind. The Kids Half Mile will not have bag check.
Race Photography
All participants will have the opportunity to purchase digital race photos from Endurance Sports Photo. We recommend that you wear your race bib on the outermost layer of clothing and keep it fully visible throughout the event. You will receive the download/purchase link for your pictures within 24 hours of completing your run.
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Merchandise
Visit the Easy Day Sports booth to stock up on all your red, white and blue festive apparel!
Headquartered in Coronado, CA, Easy Day Sports is a dynamic event production agency that focuses on premier professionally managed endurance sports events.
619-996-9002
SOCIAL MEDIA
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