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2021 INFORMATION BELOW

REGISTER NOW!!  Button above will take you to RUNCR website, then click on "Registration Info" tab !


SUNDAY, JULY 4TH
Schedule of Firecracker Run Events: 

7:00 AM Packet Pick-Up
8:00 AM 5K Run Start 
9:15 AM 5k Awards Ceremony  

Kid's Sparkler Dash follows the 5K Awards Ceremony

Early Bird Race Pricing - Register Now & Save
Early Bird Pricing Ends May 31, 2021

5k Run/Walk:  $30 
Kid's Sparkler Dash 500 (Ages 3-8):  Free

 June 1, 2021 through June 19, 2021
5K Run/Walk:  $35

June 20, 2021 through July 3, 2021
5K Run/Walk: $40


NO DAY-OF OR ON-SITE REGISTRATION


Location: Packet pick-up and start/finish location will be at the Coon Rapids Ice Center.

The Coon Rapids Ice Center is located at:
11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW
Coon Rapids, MN  55433

Registration and timed race results are handled by Athlinks/Chronotrack.  Please click on the link below to register:

https://register.chronotrack.com/r/61074



Parking: Race parking will be at Anoka Ramsey Community College which is a short walk from the Coon Rapids Ice Center.

 Anoka Ramsey Community College is located at:
11200 Mississippi Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433


Details: The event, rain or shine, will start at the Coon Rapids Ice Center. The route will be a combination of Coon Rapids residential roads and park paths.  The 5k encompasses trails starting on 109th, running through Dahlia and Riverview Parks, by Mississippi Elementary School and ending back at the Coon Rapids Ice Center.  See the course map for specific 5k route.

Note: In case of severe weather, the race will be called as early as possible on race day. No refunds will be issued due to cancellation from severe weather.

5k runners/walkers will have 1 hour 15 minutes to finish the course.  Anyone exceeding the time cut-off is encouraged to finish the run; however, the remainder of their event may be unsupported and may not receive a finisher's medal if the finish line has been cleared.


After race snack and beverage will be provided at the finish line.

Registration price for the 5k includes beer or pop ticket, finisher's medal, t-shirt and more!

Additional prizes for top male and female in the 5k and best patriotic costume.

The Kid's Sparkler Dash will immediately follow the awards ceremony.  The route is in a closed off parking area of the Coon Rapids Ice Center.  It will use the same finish line as the 5k run.  The Kids Sparkler Dash is open to kids ages 3-8.  For the purpose of the waiver, all participants of the Kid's Sparkler Dash must be registered.


All proceeds from the race are distributed back into various organizations wihin the community to help build a happier, healthier and more enjoyable community to live in.

After your run, please stay for other Coon Rapids Firefighters and Carnival events and attractions.  Firefighter Pulltabs, rides and amusements by Gopher State Expositions and more!


For more information contact:
Tiffany (Event Chair) or Tim (Vice Chair) at
Admin@RunCR.org.


​Thank you to our sponsors: 
Pro Biz Sports
Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation
Coon Rapids North Star Lions

Coon Rapids Fire Department & Fire Social Group
​
Anderson Race Management 
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