Firecracker 4 & 8 Mile - Des Moines

Past Event

Grays Lake - Kruidenier Trail/Beach, Des Moines IA

Sunday, June 23rd, 2024

🎆 Firecracker 4 & 8 Mile Race - Des Moines

- Date: June 23, 2024 - Location: Grays Lake - Kruidenier Trail/Beach, Des Moines, IA - Event URL: Firecracker 4 & 8 Mile

🏅 Event Highlights

- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal - Chip-timing: with live results and awards - Free Photos - FREE Ice Cream: waiting at the finish line

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun

- Plenty of fun activities for all ages - Virtual Race Option: Run anywhere, anytime, and still earn swag - Youth Pricing: 12 & Under at only $15 - Register Early: Be guaranteed a shirt by signing up the Sunday before the race

🏃 Race Options

- 4/8 Mile Registration: Includes custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal - 1 Mile Registration: Comes with a designer shirt and challenge pin - Kid's Dash: Fun untimed dash for children 10 and under with SWAG options

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