Cedar Rapids Fire Department Memorial 5K
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Cedar Rapids Fire Department Memorial 5K Run/Walk - Cedar Rapids, IA
The event is a community 5K run and walk held at College Community Schools, Prairie Hill Elementary School in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The program includes a wheelchair division and a short kids fun run.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1/2 mile kids fun run for ages 8 and under
Registration options include a shirted entry and a no-shirt entry. Registration with a shirt is priced at $30 through May 10. Registration without a shirt is priced at $20 through May 21. Late registration after May 21 is available on the evening of May 22 at Central Fire Station and on race day; late entries are $30 without a shirt.
The event features multiple award categories. Trophies are given for overall male and female finishers, masters (over 40), and overall wheelchair competitors. Age-group medals are awarded for first through third places across standard age brackets. A firefighter challenge recognizes top finishers who complete the 5K carrying the Thin Red Line Flag; the flag will be provided and wearing structural firefighter gear is not recommended. The kids fun run is free and all finishers receive a junior firefighter memorial medal.
Race results and finish printouts will be available via Kauder Racing and on the event's Facebook page. Questions are directed to the event organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.