CRFD Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Overview
Organized by members of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department in 2000, this annual race is designed to raise money for a Memorial Fund for fallen firefighters and their families. Besides the 5K Run/Walk, we also provide a Wheel Chair Race and the Junior Firefighter Half-Mile Fun Run.
- The Event
This year's CRFD Memorial 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024. - Online registration for this event is now open.
- The Course
- The CRFD Memorial 5K will be held on a USATF-certified 5K course (IA 03002-MF) at Prairie Hill Elementary School, 151 Prairie Hill Court SW, Cedar Rapids.
- Races
- Kevin Sterenchuk 5K Run/Walk
- (Male & Female)
- 5K Wheelchair Race
- (Male & Female)
- Joe Brakel Fire & Police Team Race
- Open to any Emergency Service Agency. All participants should sign up individually and designate agency or dept. on the entry form. Minimum of four participants from the same agency is required. The top four finishers from the same agency will be added to determine team finish. Must be department member.
- Brett Henderson Junior Firefighter Half-Mile Fun Run
- Open to children 10 years of age and younger. All finishers will receive a ribbon. There is no charge for this race and youngsters may sign up on race day!
- Registration Options & Entry Fees
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1. Pre-register online. $25 with shirt, $20 no shirt option.
2. On the morning of the race: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - $25 NO SHIRT
3. Night before (Friday, May 26th) at the Central Fire Station, 713 1st Avenue SE, between 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. - $25 NO SHIRT
We recommend pre-registering to avoid the long line on race morning.
Age Groups (Male & Female)
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- 8 and under
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 - 59
- 60 - 69
- 70 +
- 7:00-8:00 a.m. - Registration & Packet Pick-up
- 8:25 a.m. - Start of Wheelchair Race
- 8:30 a.m. - Start of 5K Run/Walk
- 9:45 a.m. - Jr. Firefighter Half-mile Fun Run
- (Awards will immediately follow the Fun Run)
Awards
Trophies:
- Overall Male & Female (Kevin Sternchuck Memorial Trophy)
- Overall Male & Female Master - Over 40 years of age
- Overall Male & Female Wheelchair
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Emergency Services Teams
Medals:
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd place each age group male/female
Participation Medals:
The 1/2 mile fun run is open to ages 10 and under. All finishers will receive a Brett Henderson Memorial Junior Firefighter custom medal. There is no charge for this fun run. Show up at the start line.
- Any questions or comments please contact Jason Aarhus at j.aarhus@cedar-rapids.org.
