The 24th Annual Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K is THE Fourth of July event for competitive road racing in the Midwest.   The race is a certified USA Track & Field 8K Run.  The RACE is back on July 4th!! One year after the devastating floods.

START

The start is at Mays Island, 3rd Avenue Bridge.  NEW start time is 7:30 a.m. 

COURSE

The scenic and rolling course takes runners through historic neighborhoods of southeast Cedar Rapids.   The course features an out-and-back segment on Blake Boulevard and Grande Avenue allowing runners to view the lead runners as they make their way past the Bever Park turnaround point.  Runners then wind their way back downtown on 2nd Avenue to a straight-away downhill finish near the Alliant Energy Tower.   Enjoy the course entertainment. 

ENTRY FEE

Entry fee is $25-$40 depending on date of entry.   
$25 entry fee if postmarked by or on June 22. 
$25 entry fee if register online by or on June 25. 
$30 entry fee if postmarked by or on June 29. 
After June 25, the online entry fee is $30 through noon on July 2.  
Late registration is $35 at packet pickup on July 3. 
Race day registration is $40 at packet pickup and will close at 7 a.m. 
No refunds or transferring of race number.

Register online at www.getmeregistered.com.

PACKET PICKUP

Fifth Season Expo – Registration and Packet Pickup will be held at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel, 350 1st Avenue NE, on July 3 from Noon to 7 p.m., and on July 4th from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.   Shirts and numbers for all entrants can be picked up at these times.   Merchandise vendors will be on site. 
Packet pickup will close at 8 a.m.

ELECTRONIC CHIP TIMING

All runners in the 8K will be provided a chip which must be affixed to your shoe and returned after you finish.  You will be timed according to gun time.  8K runners 4K split time will be posted on the website with the race results.   Failure to wear or return your chip will result in disqualification.  There is a $10 charge for chips not returned. 
More information on chip timing is at www.ipicosports.com.

SHIRT

Participants receive a commemorative name-brand moisture management race shirt, worth wearing all summer.

POST-RACE PARTY

After the race, let the fun begin at our post-race party!!   Enjoy plenty of food, drink, music and family fun along 1st Street SE near the Alliant Energy Tower and along the 2nd Avenue Bridge overlooking the Cedar River.  Adults (registered entrants, sponsors and volunteers age 21+ only) enjoy the hospitality of the Cedar Rapids Jaycees and refreshments provided by Fleck Sales-Miller Lite at Green Square Park.  Finishers must show their race number and be prepared to show a photo ID to receive alcohol. Complimentary massages are available. 

AWARDS CEREMONY

Our fabulous Fifth Season awards ceremony begins outside in front of the Alliant Energy Tower at 10:30 a.m.  Rain site is Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel.   See prize money and awards webpage for details including prize money eligibility rules.