Cedar Rapids Run the Flood

7 Mile Map & Details

COURSE UPDATED ON MAY 20, 2010

 Description
The 7 Mile Course is an opportunity for participants to see how far-reaching the flood of 2008 was. The route closely follows the perimeter of flooding in the greater downtown area. Participants will start downtown, move to the Time-Check area, to the Mother Mosque, Taylor Elementary School, Czech Village, Oakhill Jackson Neighborhood, and Mercy Medical Center before returning to the finish line. Trees along the route will be marked with how high the water reached. It is important to remember that altough it has been over one year since the flood, there is a lot of work to be done. This route will showcase both the progress and the work that remains.

Walking or Running
Participants can choose to walk or run the 7 miles. The route will remain open until 12:00 (noon). 

Timing
The 7 mile route is chip-timed. There will be a clock at the finish line where participants can see their score when he/she crosses the finish line. Race results will also be posted immediately in Green Square Park, and then on the website as well.

In order for the chip to work successfully, the chip must be placed on the shoe of the participants. At the start and finish line, make sure to ste on the pad in order to activate your start time and to end your finish.

If you fail to return the chip at the end of the race, there will be a $75 lost chip-fee.

Rules of the Road
1) This route has dozens of volunteer cross guards along the route to help facilitate participant safety.
2) There will be several intersections that are closed by police officers and/or private security.
3) There will be a lead police car and a tail car following the participants.
Note: Once the crowd thins out, it is recommended to be on the sidewalk whenever possible. Please listen to the volunteer cross guards about when it is necessary to be on the sidewalk.

Awards
There are no awards or prizes for top finishers.

Water Stations
There will be 5 water stations along the 7 mile course.  Please help thank our water station sponsors!

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The Salvation Army will be a water station sponsor for Run the Flood with its new mobile feeding unit known as the canteen.  This new canteen was made possible with a $75,000 gift from local company ITC Midwest.  A fleet of Salvation Army canteens provided hundreds of thousands meals, snacks and hydration items in response to the Flood of 2008.  The Salvation Army has been serving the Linn County community since 1888.  The Army was founded with the desire to help those less fortunate and the belief that all people are entitled to essentials like food, clothing, safe housing, second chances and the opportunity to prosper.  In the Cedar Rapids area, The Salvation Army provides worship opportunities, community outreach and family support programming, seasonal/holiday activities, youth services, a fixed-site meal program and food pantry, emergency disaster response, homeless prevention, financial assistance, emergency shelter, senior services and more.  The Salvation Army also has year-round volunteer opportunities.  For more information, visit tsacedarrapids.org.