The Firecracker 50 operates under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Information on how to volunteer and give back to our beloved Breckenridge trails!

Signature races include the Summit Trail Running Series, Firecracker 50, Independence Day 10K, Summit Mountain Challenge Mountain Bike Series, Oktoberfest 5K and the Race of the Santas.

Q: What makes the Firecracker 50 special or different from other races you've done? A: Rolling out with the parade from downtown—one year I got to roll at the front with CJ Meuller, who I met skiing at A …

Jeff Cospolich remembers racing his first Firecracker 50 back in 2005—taking on the full 50 miles solo. At the time, he was used to cross-country races that lasted under two hours, but the Firecracker 50 …

On July 4, 2001, the inaugural Firecracker 50 took off with 110 riders and an electric atmosphere that Westy described as “Fricken Awesome!” The town embraced the event immediately. With the …

The Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race is one of the premier mountain biking events in the country, set against the stunning backdrop of Breckenridge, Colorado. Held annually on July 4th, this event …

Ready to ride your story into Firecracker history? Listen to what these women have to say about their experiences with the Firecracker 50. Marlee Dixon, an 8-year veteran of the Firecracker and 3-time …

Last year marked his first time taking on the full 50 miles solo at the Firecracker 50—just a little after suffering a serious accident that had taken him off the bike. He saw the race as a test, a way to see …

Jul 2, 2025 · That’s the magic of the Firecracker 50. It’s chaotic, messy, beautiful, and real... just like parenting. And it gives us memories we’ll tell for years to come. Someday, we’ll even have our kids …

If you have not reached Barney Ford/Juniata by 8:10am, the course will be shortened for you. Please consult the provided map for reference. Thank you for your cooperation. The Firecracker 50 MTB …