The Coon Rapids Firecracker 5k walk/run and Kid's Sparkler Dash are the close to the Coon Rapids Firefighter and North Star Lion's Carnival!
Come for a morning run, stay for a day of fun and evening fireworks!
Come for a morning run, stay for a day of fun and evening fireworks!
July 4, 2023
Schedule of Firecracker Run Events:
7:00 AM Late Packet Pick-Up
8:00 AM 5k Run Start
9:00 AM 5k Awards Ceremony
9:15 AM Kid’s Sparkler Dash immediately follows the Awards Ceremony
NO 10K this year.
Early Bird Pricing thru April 30, 2023
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE!
$35 5k Walk/Run
May 1, 2023 thru June 12 , 2023
$40 Run/Walk
June 12, 2023 thru July 3, 2023
$45 5k Run/Walk
Day of Registration
$50 5k Run/Walk
*** 2023 ***
DAY OF REGISTRATION
PRE-PACKET PICKET PRIOR TO RACE DAY
Our event has grown too big. We think it is a good problem to have.
Sadly... this means we can no longer accommodate day-of registrations.
PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Noon - 4:00pm
Alloy Brewing Company
2700 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Pick up race bib, t-shirt, swag bag and more as we partner with our local brewery for pre-race packet pick-up day! Receive $1 off a pint for all packet pick-up participants!
Your friends/family can pick up your race-day packet if you are unable to make it for packet pickup on Saturday.
Kid's Sparkler Dash (Ages 3-8): Always Free
Parents/Guardian must sign waiver for children to participate.
AWARDS:
1st Place Male and Female, 2nd Place Male and Female, and 3rd Place Male and Female
Best Patriotic Costume
Location: Late 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 and 10k 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 finisher's 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 includes beer or pop ticket, one free game of bingo (3 bingo cards), sunglasses, finisher's medal, t-shirt and more!
The Kid's 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 Kid's Sparkler Dash is open to kids ages 3-10. 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 within the community to help build a happier, healthier and more enjoyable community to live in.
After your run, pleas stay for other Coon Rapids Firefighters and Carnival events and attractions. Food trucks and Pull Tabs, vendors, rides and amusements by Gopher State Expositions and more!
For more information contact:
Tiffany (Event Chair) - Tim (Vice Chair and Race Director)
Admin@RunCR.org
Schedule of Firecracker Run Events:
7:00 AM Late Packet Pick-Up
8:00 AM 5k Run Start
9:00 AM 5k Awards Ceremony
9:15 AM Kid’s Sparkler Dash immediately follows the Awards Ceremony
NO 10K this year.
Early Bird Pricing thru April 30, 2023
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE!
$35 5k Walk/Run
May 1, 2023 thru June 12 , 2023
$40 Run/Walk
June 12, 2023 thru July 3, 2023
$45 5k Run/Walk
Day of Registration
$50 5k Run/Walk
*** 2023 ***
DAY OF REGISTRATION
PRE-PACKET PICKET PRIOR TO RACE DAY
Our event has grown too big. We think it is a good problem to have.
Sadly... this means we can no longer accommodate day-of registrations.
PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Noon - 4:00pm
Alloy Brewing Company
2700 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Pick up race bib, t-shirt, swag bag and more as we partner with our local brewery for pre-race packet pick-up day! Receive $1 off a pint for all packet pick-up participants!
Your friends/family can pick up your race-day packet if you are unable to make it for packet pickup on Saturday.
Kid's Sparkler Dash (Ages 3-8): Always Free
Parents/Guardian must sign waiver for children to participate.
AWARDS:
1st Place Male and Female, 2nd Place Male and Female, and 3rd Place Male and Female
Best Patriotic Costume
Location: Late 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 and 10k 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 finisher's 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 includes beer or pop ticket, one free game of bingo (3 bingo cards), sunglasses, finisher's medal, t-shirt and more!
The Kid's 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 Kid's Sparkler Dash is open to kids ages 3-10. 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 within the community to help build a happier, healthier and more enjoyable community to live in.
After your run, pleas stay for other Coon Rapids Firefighters and Carnival events and attractions. Food trucks and Pull Tabs, vendors, rides and amusements by Gopher State Expositions and more!
For more information contact:
Tiffany (Event Chair) - Tim (Vice Chair and Race Director)
Admin@RunCR.org
REGISTER TODAY!
