July 4, 2020

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 Blvd NW

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

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 Blvd 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 the specific 5k routes.

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 finishers medal if the finish line has been cleared.

An after run beverage and snack will be provided at the finish line.

Registration price for the 5k include beer or pop ticket, finishers medal, t-shirt and more!

Additional prizes for top male and female in the 5k, top male and female in the 10k and best

patriotic costume.

The Kids Sparkler Dash will immediately follow the awards ceremony. The route is in a closed

off parking area of the Coon Rapid Ice Center. It will use the same finish line as the 5k and 10k

runs. The Kids Sparkler Dash is open to kids ages 3-8. For the purpose of the waiver, all

participants of the Kids Sparkler Dash must be registered.

All proceeds from the race are distributed back into various organizations within 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. Food Trucks, Pull Tabs, vendors, rides, and amusements by Gopher State

Expositions and more!

Schedule of events (start times/awards, etc):

7:00 AM Packet Pick-Up

8:15 AM 5k Run/Walk Start

9:30 AM 5k & 10k Awards Ceremony

Kid’s Sparkler Dash immediately follows the Awards Ceremony