Help Us Design the 2026 Firecracker Run Race Shirt!

The selected design will be printed on over 1,500 runners’ shirts and featured on the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July website and social media. A limited number of shirts will also be available for purchase at the event.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: May 17
• First Round Public Voting: May 18–22
• Final Round Voting: May 25–29 on Instagram @exclakemtka

The winning design will be announced and contacted shortly after final voting concludes.

File Requirements

• Please upload your design in .JPG or .PNG format
• Design must be high resolution (minimum 300 DPI recommended)
• Maximum of four colors
• Final selected design may be requested in Adobe Illustrator (.AI) or vector format

NO AI-generated submissions will be accepted or reviewed. All artwork must be original.

Selection Process

A selection committee comprised of members of the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Committee will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria. The final design will be selected through a combination of public voting and committee evaluation.

Design

• Does the design relate to the 4th of July 250th Anniversary?
• Does it incorporate one or more of the core colors: red, white, or blue?
• Is the design limited to a maximum of four colors for production feasibility?

Relevance

• Does the design align with the spirit of the Firecracker Run?
• Does it reflect the Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka community?
• Does it highlight the significance of the 250th Anniversary?

Originality

• Is the artwork original?
• Does it demonstrate creativity, imagination, and strong visual appeal?