Cedar Rapids Run the Flood
in United States at downtown
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7 mile run
T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after June 2nd.Online registration is closed for this category.
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2.5 mile educational walk
T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after June 2nd.Online registration is closed for this category.
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About the Event |
On June 13th 2008, the city of Cedar Rapids experienced the worst natural disaster to ever hit eastern Iowa.
Fueled by a hard winter and heavy rains, the Cedar River surged through downtown Cedar Rapids until finally cresting at just over 31 feet. The water surpassed the 500-year floodplain and reached more than nine feet above flood stage level at its deepest point. Over 10 square miles of the city were directly affected by flood waters; thousands of people lost their homes.
Last year, nearly 2,000 people participated in the first ever Run the Flood event, raising over $45,000 for local flood recovery. But the job is far from over. This year, we'd like to raise even more for flood victims in our community?
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Rebuild, Recover, and Remember |
Please help the city of Cedar Rapids Rebuild, Recover, and Remember by participating in the 2nd annual Cedar Rapids Run the Flood. The route for both the 7-mile and 2.5-mile races will be through the flooded areas of downtown Cedar Rapids, covering both business and residential areas. All proceeds will be donated to local flood recovery organizations.
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Donation Recipients |
New this year, race participants can select which non-profit organization receives their registration fees. Please select one organization to which your registration fees will be donated. If no organization is selected, the default organization is the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
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