The 7th annual Cedar's Rapid Run will take place this coming Saturday, August 1st, in conjunction with the Cedar Rapids Alumni weekend.
There are a variety of races to take part in, including a free Tot Trot, which begins at 8:00 am. A one mile run will begin at 8:10 am, followed by a non-competitive one mile walk starting at 8:25 am, and a 5k (3.1 mile) run, also starting at 8:25 am. Runners are asked to meet at Cedar Park on West Main Street. Those wishing to register race-day are asked to do so before 7:30 am. Awards will be appointed to: KIDS 1 MILE: Overall trophy to fastest male/female. Then 3 deep medals awarded in these age groups: 8 & under; 9-10; and 11-12. 5K: Overall trophy to fastest male/female + gift certificate to Cedar's Rapid Stop. Also, the top 3 male/female finishers will get a special medal for overall top 3. After that, there will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. 5k Alumni: Fastest male/female that graduated from Cedar Rapids/Riverside High School will be awarded a trophy. Proceeds go towards Alumni Scholarship Fund and/or Riverside School. Contact Elaine Zoucha at 402-615-0487, [email protected], or Kim Schilousky at 402-741-5108 [email protected] with questions, or see their Facebook page for more information. Funded in Part by the Boone County Visitors Promotion Fund. |