Fifth Season 8K Run: 7:30 AM Saturday, July 4th
Fifth Season 5K Run/Walk: 8:00 AM Saturday, July 4th
Fifth Season Youth Mile Run: 9:00 AM Saturday July 4th
Fifth Season Kids’ Fun Run: 9:30 AM Saturday July 4th

8K: 4.97 Miles
5K: 3.1 Miles
Youth runs:
Age: 9-14 - 1 Mile (Youth Mile Run starts at 9 AM)
Age: 6-8 - 1/2 Mile (Kids’ Fun Run – run #1 starts at 9:30 AM)
Age 5 & under - 1/4 Mile (Kids’ Fun Run – run #2 starts after run #1 completed)

8K & 5K: $25 by June 22nd, $30 by June 29th, $35 late entry July 3, $40 late entry July 4
Youth Mile Run: $12 by July 2nd, $15 late entry July 3 and July 4
Kids’ Fun Run: $8 by July 2nd, $10 late entry July 3 and July 4

5. Where can I get registration forms?
   
   
• Race brochures download at www.fifthseasonrace.com or pick up at Alliant Energy, Freedom Festival office, Running Wild.
• Online registration – www.fifthseasonrace.com/register.php for direct link to getmeregistered.com.

Fifth Season 8K & 5K:
Official Fifth Season Race Moisture Management T-Shirt
Name and official finish time posted on fifthseasonrace.com results webpage
Admission to Fifth Season Race Post Race Party

Fifth Season Youth Mile Run:
Official Youth T-Shirt
Youth Mile Run Finisher Medal
Name and official finish time posted on fifthseasonrace.com results webpage
Admission to Fifth Season Post Race Party.  Parents are invited too.

Fifth Season Kids’ Fun Run:
Official Youth T-Shirt
Kids’ Fun Run Finisher Ribbon
Admission to Fifth Season Post Race Party.  Parents are invited too.

All races - You will pick up your T-shirts at Packet Pickup at Crowne Plaza Hotel on July 3rd and July 4th.

There are no age restrictions on the Fifth Season 8K Run & 5K Fun Run/Walk.
The divisions in 8K/5K this year are 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.   Age division awards are medals in the 8K Run.  5K run/walk is a noncompetitive event with no age division awards.     

The divisions in the Youth Mile are 9-10, 11-12, & 13-14.  Age division awards are trophies to top five in each age division for both boys and girls.   Mile medals to all finishers.

The divisions in the Kids’ Fun Run are 6-8, and 5 & under.  The Kids’ Fun Run is a noncompetitive event with no age division awards.   Kids Fun run ribbons to all finishers.

All races start at Mays Island – 3rd Avenue Bridge
All races finish at 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street SE
Runner overflow will be along 1st Street in front of the Alliant Tower and 2nd Avenue Bridge overlooking the Cedar River.

Fifth Season 8K: Starts at 7:30 AM on 3rd Avenue Bridge on Mays Island, turns right onto Blake Boulevard, left on Grande Ave, to a turnaround at Bever Park, the course follows back on Grand Ave, turns right onto Blake Boulevard to 17th Street, turns left onto 2nd Avenue to the finish line.

Fifth Season 5K: Starts at 8 AM on 3rd Avenue Bridge on Mays Island, turns right onto Blake Boulevard, to a turnaround at 18th Street, the course follows back on Blake Boulevard to 17th Street, turns left onto 2nd Avenue to the finish line.

Youth Mile Run: Starts at 9 AM on 3rd Avenue Bridge on Mays Island, turns left on 8th Street, turns left onto 2nd Avenue to the finish line.

Kids’ Fun Run (age 6-8): Starts at 9:30 AM on 3rd Avenue Bridge on Mays Island, turns left on 5th Street, turns left onto 2nd Avenue to the finish line.

Kids’ Fun Run (age 5 & Under): Starts at 9:30 AM on 3rd Avenue Bridge on Mays Island, turns left on 3rd Street, turns left onto 2nd Avenue to the finish line. 

Yes, wheelchairs are allowed in the race. Other wheeled devices, such as bicycles, are not.   Strollers are allowed.

 Fifth Season 8K and 5K:  Children strapped to an adult or carried are permitted. Strollers are allowed.  As a reminder, the temperature on the day of the race may be very high. Be safe.

 Much as we love them, pets are not allowed.

 You will get all materials including electronic race chip at packet pickup at the Fifth Season Race Expo at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 350 1st Avenue NE on Friday July 3rd from Noon to 7:00 pm or Saturday July 4th from 6 to 8 am.   A runner may pick up another entrants packet.  Plan to be at the race early to park and get in position.  All electronic chips must be returned after the race or you will be charged a $10 lost chip fee.

The Fifth Season Post-Race Party will be along 1st Street SE in front of the Alliant Energy Tower and along 2nd Avenue bridge overlooking the Cedar River, and three blocks east at Green Square Park on July 4th from 8 a.m. to noon.

Participants wishing to enter in the elite category must contact William Bails, elite athlete coordinator at 319-331-7939 prior to June 15th. Elite applications must have written verification that they have run a 10,000 meter time under 33:00 mins. (men) or under 38:00 mins (women) within the last year, such as a copy of printed race results or a finisher certificate or they will not be entered in the elite category.

 There are three downtown parking ramps, as well as street side parking. Make sure you're there early enough to get in place before the race starts.

 The host hotel is Crowne Plaza Five Season Hotel, 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids.  Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 319-363-8161.  You must identify yourself as a member of the Fifth Season Race (group reference code F8K) and guarantee the reservation by June 19th.  Check out the Cedar Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.cedar-rapids.com.
In the "For Visitors" section there's a guide to lodging.
Be sure to make your reservations early while rooms are still available.  

Fifth Season Race questions: contact Mike Regan, director at 319-530-2873 or E-mail mregan@berganpaulsen.com