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Firecracker 5k - Shreveport

in United States at Mall St. Vincent Parking Lot

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Schedule of Events

Friday morning, July 4th, 2009

7:00 - 7:55 AM: Check-In, Race Day Registration (no shirt guarantee, $20)
7:30 AM: 1/2 mile fun run
8:00 AM: 5K Run, Healthwalk, & Stroll

Giant Post-Race Race Party: Catered fixins by Clark's' Tailgate, fresh fruit from D'Anna produce, ice cold Michelob Ultra Beer, and Ozark Sport Drink replacement drink.

Course

5K (3.1 miles) will start and finish at Mall St. Vincent Parking Lot (directly behind Sears) Race will proceed through historic South Highland Subdivision, one of Shreveport's oldest & most beautiful neighborhoods. A scenic and challenging road race for runners, walkers, and sightseers.

Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walk pace capacity only.

Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller skates or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!

Awards

First 101 male and first 60 female finishers across the finish line will be timed and awarded a commemorative glass mug.

~ No age group trophies will be awarded, just come out and have fun!
~ A great way to start your July 4th activities.
~ Come out and get the prized mug for your post race celebration.

Race Day Entertainment

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  • Enjoy the BWN LTD./Sportspectrum 12 speaker stereo sound system!
  • Judge Woody's famous FIRECRACKER-RACE MUSIC!
  • Pre-race toe tappin' C & W and ROCK PATRIOTIC TUNES!
  • A ROUSING RACE START program with PATRIOTIC TUNES, LIVE, NOT DEAD SINGERS, BEACH BALLS and the 1812 Overture Finale! [*]MUSIC SURPRISES ON THE COURSE!
  • IN THE FINISH CHUTE the WORLD'S BEST PATRIOTIC FINISHING MUSIC!!
  • [*]ALWAYS A GREAT LIVE BAND AT THE POST PARTY

    Early Packet Pick-Up

    Available at Sportspectrum, 7607 Youree Dr. - 318.798.1241

  • Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, June 28 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM
  • Monday, June 29 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 1 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 2 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    We Need Your Help!

    If you would like to be a volunteer in any capacity before, during, or after the race, please call Betty Jo @ Sportspectrum 318.798.12.41 or send your name and phone number to david@sportspectrumusa.com - Subject: Firecracker Volunteer.

    Additional Information

    THE 2009 Edition of the SPORTSPECTRUM FIRECRACKER 5K is being run in memory of Ran Kiper.

    If you would like to run in memory of someone you know who has fought the battle with cancer, or for a cancer survivor , please donate $10.00 to the American Cancer Society.

    We will in turn supply you with a small patriotic ribbon pin that you will wear race morning in honor/memory of that special person.


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