Alliant Energy Fifth Season Race

• New start times - 8K start at 7:30 a.m. 5K start at 8 a.m.
  
• Electronic chip timing for 8K, 5K & Youth Mile participants
  
• Team competition in the 8K. 5K teams will be timed.
  
• Moisture management shirts for 8K & 5K participants
  
• Course entertainment - musicians, bands, cheerleaders, & dancers
  
• Post race parties - live band, food, refreshments, and cheerleaders
  

Friday, July 3, from Noon to 7:00 p.m.
Fifth Season Expo - Registration and Packet Pickup
Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel
350 First Avenue NE

Saturday, July 4

6:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Fifth Season Expo - Registration and Packet Pickup

8k, 5k and Youth Mile Registration will close at 7:00 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel
350 First Avenue NE

7:30 a.m.
Fifth Season 8K Run
Mays Island, 3rd Avenue and 1st Street SW

8:00 a.m.
Fifth Season 5K Fun Run/Walk
Mays Island, 3rd Avenue and 1st Street SW

9:00 a.m.
Fifth Season Youth Mile Run
Mays Island, 3rd Avenue and 1st Street SW

9:30 a.m.
Fifth Season Kids' Fun Run
Mays Island, 3rd Avenue and 1st Street SW

10:00 a.m.
KCRG-TV9's Kids' Parade
Mays Island, 3rd Avenue and 1st Street SW

10:30 a.m.
Fifth Season Awards Ceremony
Alliant Energy Tower
200 First Avenue SE

8:00 a.m. to noon
Fifth Season Post Race Party
Along 1st Street SE and 2nd Avenue Bridge
Also three blocks east at Green Square Park

3rd Avenue Bridge on Mays Island for Start
2nd Avenue and 2nd Street SE for Finish

The 24th Annual Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K is THE Fourth of July event for competitive road racing in the Midwest. The race is a certified USA Track & Field 8K Run. The RACE is back on July 4th!! One year after the devastating floods.

The start is at Mays Island, 3rd Avenue Bridge. NEW start time is 7:30 a.m. The scenic and rolling course takes runners through historic neighborhoods of southeast Cedar Rapids. The course features an out-and-back segment on Blake Boulevard and Grande Avenue allowing runners to view the lead runners as they make their way past the Bever Park turnaround point. Runners then wind their way back downtown on 2nd Avenue to a straight-away downhill finish near the Alliant Energy Tower.

Participants receive a moisture management shirt, course entertainment, and fabulous post-race party. Entry fee is $25-$40 depending on date of entry. Race day registration will close at 7 a.m. Packet pickup will close at 8 a.m

$12,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top ten male and female overall finishers in the 8K race as follows:
1st - $ 2,000, 2nd - $1,000, 3rd - $800, 4th - $600, 5th - $400, 6th - $350, 7th - $300, 8th - $250, 9th - $200, 10th - $100.

$1,000 in prize money will be awarded to the first male runner to break the 8K race record of 22:38 set by Keith Brantly in 1988

$1,000 in prize money will be awarded to the first female runner to break the 8K race record of 25:55 set by Kris Ihle-Helledy in 1997

$1,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top three master male and female runners to finish the 8K race as follows: 1st - $250, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100

$1,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top three State of Iowa male and female runners to finish the 8K race as follows: 1st - $250, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100

$1,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top three Linn County male and female runners to finish the 8K race as follows: 1st - $250, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100

See prize money eligibility rules at www.fifthseasonrace.com.

Age Division Awards
Awards for male and female age divisions in the 8K race are as follows: 15 & under (top 3), 16-19 (top 3), 20-24 (top 6), 25-29 (top 6), 30-34 (top 6), 35-39 (top 6), 40-44 (top 6), 45-49 (top 6), 50-54 (top 5), 55-59 (top 4), 60-64 (top 3), 65-69 (top 2), 70 & over (top 1). All overall top ten finishers and top three master finishers are ineligible for age division awards in the 8K race.

Team Competition and Awards
Team divisions in the 8K and 5K comprise of teams in High School, Open, Masters, and Co-ed Divisions. Men and female categories in high school, open and masters divisions. To ensure each member is entered correctly, the team name of each runner must be exactly the same. Teams consist of at least four runners. Co-ed division must have at least two female runners. Teams with one female runner will be entered in the men's division. The top members score on a total time basis using electronic chip time. Teams are a great way to create camaraderie with your running friends.

8K open team prize money for both men and women and for co-ed teams are $150 for top team and $100 for runner-up team. Masters 8K team prize money for both men and women is $100 for top team. Special 8K team awards for top three high school teams boys and girls. The top fundraising 8K or 5K team will win a special award. Download fundraising form from www.fifthseasonrace.com. All 8K and 5K teams will be timed with team name, top team members, and combined team score posted.

The start is at Mays Island, 3rd Avenue Bridge. NEW start time is 8 a.m. The Alliant Energy Fifth Season 5K Fun Run/Walk is a non-competitive event giving you the chance to get out with friends, stretch your legs, and enjoy an Iowa morning. The scenic and rolling course takes runners through historic neighborhoods of southeast Cedar Rapids. The course features straight out on 3rd Avenue with a small out-and-back segment on Blake Boulevard to a turnaround point. Runners and walkers then wind their way back downtown on 2nd Avenue to a straight-away downhill finish near the Alliant Energy Tower. Participants receive a moisture management shirt, course entertainment, and fabulous post-race party. Entry fee is $25-$40 depending on date of entry. Race day registration will close at 7 a.m. Packet pickup will close at 8 a.m.

The Alliant Energy Fifth Season Youth Mile Run for kids ages 9-14 begins at 9 a.m., at Mays Island, 3rd Avenue Bridge. The youth mile run is underwritten by the RPC Charitable Foundation of Iowa City. All kids will be timed and receive a mile medal for finishing. Entry fee is $12-$15 depending on date of entry. Race day registration will close at 7 a.m, and packet pickup will close at 8 a.m. Trophies for boys and girls age divisions in the youth mile race are as follows: 9-10 (top 5), 11-12 (top 5), 13-14 (top 5).

The Alliant Energy Fifth Season Kids' Fun Run for kids ages 8 and under begins at 9:30 a.m., at Mays Island, 3rd Avenue Bridge. The kids' fun run is underwritten by KCRG TV-9 & Show You Care Sponsors. The staggered age group start begins with the youngest age division: kids 5 and under run a quarter mile mile and kids 6 to 8 run a half mile. All kids receive a ribbon for finishing. Parents may run with their children and strollers are welcome! Sorry, no pets allowed. Entry fee is $8-$10 depending on date of entry. Race day registration and packet pickup will close at 8 a.m.

A parade just for kids! No need to register. Just line up on the Mays Island, 3rd Avenue Bridge in front of the courthouse and let the good times roll up to 3rd St SE and over to 2nd Avenue for a big finish on the 2nd Avenue bridge. Come enjoy this red, white & blue extravaganza as the kids show us all how to celebrate America with wagons, big wheels, roller blades and bikes. For details, visit www.kcrg.com.

Fifth Season Expo - Registration and Packet Pickup will be held at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel, 350 1st Avenue NE, on July 3 from Noon to 7 p.m., and on July 4th from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Shirts and numbers for all entrants can be picked up at these times. Merchandise vendors will be on site. Youth Mile Run and Kids' Fun Run participants sign up at packet pickup for the random prize drawings. The drawing for gift certificates for bikes will occur at the start of both the youth mile run and kids' fun run.

After the race, let the fun begin at our post-race party!! Enjoy plenty of food, drink, music and family fun along 1st Street SE near the Alliant Energy Tower and along the 2nd Avenue Bridge overlooking the Cedar River. Adults (registered entrants, sponsors and volunteers age 21+ only) enjoy the hospitality of the Cedar Rapids Jaycees and refreshments provided by Fleck Sales-Miller Lite at Green Square Park.

Complimentary massages are available. Our fabulous Fifth Season awards ceremony begins in front of the Alliant Energy Tower at 10:30 a.m. Rain site is Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel.

All runners in the 8K, 5K and Youth Mile will be provided a chip which must be affixed to your shoe and returned after you finish. You will be timed according to your chip time. 8K runners 4K split time will be posted on the website with the race results. Failure to wear or return your chip will result in disqualification.

There is a $10 charge for chips not returned.

Race results will be posted at the race, and will also be available within 24 hours after the race at www.fifthseasonrace.com and www.cvra.net.

Fifth Season Race relies on Brightroom Photography for the very best in sports photography. Road running to multi-sport, the most prestigious events in the world rely on Brightroom to photograph their participants and provide the highest quality products and services. Brightroom's team of professional photographers enables them to cover events of all sizes. Check back after the race at www.fifthseasonrace.com to see all of the action, review your individual race photos and place an order. Please be sure your bib number is visible all times during the event.

Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel is offering a special rate of $89 plus tax per night to Fifth Season guests wishing to stay overnight between the dates of July 3 and July 4. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 319-363-3181. You must identify yourself as a member of the Fifth Season Race (group reference code F8K) and guarantee the reservation by June 19.

Participants receive a commemorative name-brand moisture management race shirt, worth wearing all summer.

Please Note: the name brand moisture management race shirt fits a tad smaller than in prior year (ie consider ordering a medium race shirt if ordered a large race shirt in prior year).

The race will contribute a percentage of its total revenues (in addition to specific monies raised) to the Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for flood relief and to Mercy Hospice House. Please join us in raising funds by considering a donation. Make a donation by writing a separate check to Cedar Rapids Community Foundation or to Mercy Hospice House with your race entry. Entrants and sponsors over the past three years have raised in excess of $14,000 for Mercy Hospice House.

Download a contribution form at www.fifthseasonrace.com and record sponsorships from family and friends. Charitable organizations for 2009 are Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for flood relief and Mercy Hospice House. We will remit these donations as quickly as possible.

Top 8K or 5K fundraising team will win a special award. Contribution form and monies must be turned in by packet pickup July 3.

Check us out on-line at www.fifthseasonrace.com or www.cvra.net