Fifth Season Races - 2026 41st Year

Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Cedar Rapids, IA at Green Square Park


  • 8K Corridor Running Fifth Season Race at 7:30 AM

    » $40.00 early registration (through 4/19 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $45.00 registration (4/19 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 6/9 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $50.00 late registration (6/9 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 7/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $5.00 Switch Races: Upgrade from the 5K Road Race to the 8K Road Race.
    » $10.00 Transfer In: Transfer code from original 8K participant required.
    8K Registration

  • 5K Corridor Running Fifth Season Race at 7:45 AM

    » $35.00 early registration (through 4/19 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $40.00 registration (4/19 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 6/9 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $45.00 late registration (6/9 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 7/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    » $5.00 Switch Races: Downgrade from the 8K Road Race to the 5K Road Race.
    » $10.00 Transfer In: Transfer code from original 5K Run participant required.
    5K Registration

  • Group/Family Registration
    You may register up to (6) people during the same transaction.

    » Category and distance chosen on Step 2. (through 7/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    Group/Family Registration

  • Big Kids Race (0.45 mile race - 10 years old or under) at 9:15 AM

    » $10.00 registration (through 7/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    Big Kids Race (0.45 mile race - 10 years old or under) - Registration

  • Youth Mile Race (12 and under) at 9:30 AM

    » $15.00 registration (through 7/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
    Youth Mile Race (12 and under) - Registration

  • Transfer Existing Entry to New Registrant
    Original participant must transfer out of the event to receive a transfer code. The new participant must use the transfer code to transfer into the event.

    » Free Transfer Out of the 8K Road Race.
    » Free Transfer Out of the 5K Road Race.
    Transfer Out


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 Event Schedule

All 8k and 5k participants will receive finisher medals. Register by June 5th for guaranteed shirt sizing. Shirts ordered after June 5th are not guaranteed. We're thrilled to be part of the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival! Join the festivities all week. Purchase your Freedom Festival button to get discounts on fun events throughout the festival: www.freedomfestival.com/



The Freedom Festival is not a sponsor of the Fifth Season Races. The Freedom Festival button does not provide a discount for the Fifth Season Races. Any button-related discounts for Freedom Festival events are at the discretion of the festival (not Corridor Running).


Event Times:

7:30 AM - Corridor Running's Fifth Season 8K Race starts 7:45 AM - Corridor Running's Fifth Season 5K Run/Walk Starts Big Kids Fun Run & Youth Mile Run start after adult races (time TBD, approx. 9:00 AM)


Please Note:

There will be no race-day registration or packet pick-up for any races.

 Fifth Seasons 8K Race

The Fifth Seasons 8k Race is our feature event! Start/Finish line at the corner of 3rd Ave SE and 5th Street near the front of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Arts. The race will consist of an out and back route that will run from Greene Square Park on 3rd Ave SE, to 19th St SE, to Grande Avenue SE, with the turnaround in Bever Park and back down the same route to a downhill finish in front of Museum of Art/Greene Square Park. There will be no race-day registration or packet pick-up.



Corridor Running Fifth Season 5K The 5K route will follow the same route as the 8K, but have a turnaround on Grand Avenue. There will be no race-day registration or packet pick-up.



Finisher Medals: Finisher medals are provided for the 8K and 5K finishers.



Shirts: Register by June 5th to receive a guaranteed shirt size.

 Kids' Fun Runs

Finisher medals to all kids who enter! Open to kids 12 and under, the kids' races are a great way to teach young people about healthy exercise. Kids' race participants will not get chip timers. Parents may run with their children and strollers are welcome! Sorry, no pets allowed. Both races will be run on 4th Ave SE, beginning in front of the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Big Kid Fun Run For kids 10 and under: a 0.45 mile run Youth Mile Run For kids 12 and under: 1 mile

 Event Medal & Shirt


Results and Photos

Race results will be posted at the race and will also be available after the race at onlineraceresults.com, on corridorrunning.com, and on Corridor Running's Facebook page.

You can get a custom race slip at the timing tent after the race. It will include your name, time, overall and division placing. The timing tent will be located in Greene Square Park near the corner of 4th Ave SE and 5th St SE.

Race photos will be available on the Corridor Running Facebook and Instagram pages. Candid images will be available right away, and professional photos will be available within a few days after the race.

 Charities / Proceeds

The Fifth Season races supports the local Cedar Valley and Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity organizations. Habitat for Humanity works within our communities to affect the quality of life, health, and economic prosperity through a focus on clean, decent, and stable housing. The areas served include the following counties: Linn, Benton, Johnson, Iowa, Cedar, and Washington.

 Questions?

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left side of this page.

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