Venue
9th Street and Minneapolis Ave
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $35.00
Events
5 Mile Run, 2.5 Mile Walk, OSF Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, 2.5 Mile Run
Hosted by Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis. 2025 Results Link All age groups are encouraged to enter and the race fee includes a T-Shirt for all runners and walkers while supplies last. Trophies will be awarded to the overall female and male runners with medals going to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the various age categories. Cost for the 5 mile run is $35. Cost for the 2.5 mile run is $30. Cost for Walkers is $20. Cost for the Kids Fun Run is $15. Pre-registers may pick up race material on July 2nd, between 4pm and 6pm (EST) at the large pavilion located across from the Gladstone State Police Post on 9th Street and Minneapolis Ave. OSF Kid's Fun Run will start at 8:00am followed by the 5 mile run, 2.5 mile run and the 2.5 mile walk.
Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Fran Cannon Firecracker Run/Walk 2026 — Gladstone, MI
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