Cedar Rapids Run the Flood
in United States at downtown
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7 Mile Walk/Run
If you are participating as part of a team or company, you may enter your team name on Step 2.
T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after May 31st.Online registration is closed for this category.
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5K Walk/Run
If you are participating as part of a team or company, you may enter your team name on Step 2.
T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after May 31st.Online registration is closed for this category.
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About the Run/Walk 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.
In its first year, nearly 2,000 people participated in the 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 3rd annual Cedar Rapids Run the Flood. The route for both the 7-mile and 5-kilometer 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 |
Run the Flood will continue to partner with the following charity organizations:
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity
Block by Block
Vote for your favorite charity when you register!
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