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Firecracker 4 and 8 Mle

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 08:00am

Grays Lake Park

2101 Fleur Dr

Des Moines, IA, 50315

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Join us for the annual Firecracker 4 & 8 mile! A patriotic-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal


Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

FREE Ice Cream waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 4 & 8 Mile, 12 & Under are only $15

4/8 Mile registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mileregistration includes a designer shirt and challenge pin!

The kid's dashis a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by Sunday at midnight the weekend BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt

Event Schedule:

6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup

7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 

8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!

Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

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