Cairo Cornstalk Festival Fun Run

Saturday, June 8, 2024 Past event

8:30 AM CDT

Cairo, Nebraska

$27.50 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the Cairo Cornstalk Festival Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, in Cairo, Hall! This exciting event features a scenic 5K and a family-friendly 1-mile run, perfect for participants of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities. There will be age group awards for the 5K, catering to participants from ages 0 to 60+, and special awards for those under 18 in the one-mile event.

The fun kicks off at Cairo Pool Park, located at 311 W Syria St, Cairo, NE 68824, with registration starting at 7:00 AM and the race beginning at 7:30 AM. Proceeds from this event will support the Community Food Pantry, which serves the local areas of Boelus, Cairo, and Dannebrog. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a great day outdoors while making a positive impact in your community! Be sure to register early to secure your T-shirt; online registrations are accepted until midnight on June 7th, while day-of registrations will also be available. Join us for a

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Jun 10, 2023

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Races

5k Run

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

All Participants receive a T-shirt. Top 2 in each of 7 age groups will receive a medal. Deadline to guarantee a shirt is May 24

8:30 AM CDT

$27.50

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One Mile Kids Run

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

All Participants receive a T-shirt. Top 3 in two age groups will receive a medal. Deadline to guarantee a shirt is May 24.

8:30 AM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed
One Mile Walk

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

All Participants receive a T-shirt. No awards for this event. Deadline to guarantee a shirt is May 24

8:30 AM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed

Organiser's description

This fun 5K and 1 mile run is open to all ages! We will have age group awards for the 5k from 0-60+, as well as age group awards for under 18 in the one mile. All runners and walkers welcome! Proceeds will go to support the Community Food Pantry https://www.facebook.com/Community-Food-Pantry-113003960891664, which serves Boelus, Cairo, and Dannebrog.

Packet pick-up and registration, as well as the start and finish, will be at the Cairo Pool Park, 311 W Syria St, Cairo, NE 68824. Registration is at 7:00 and the race starts at 7:30.

Course Map https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2511921088

FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER MAY 24 WE WILL PLACE A SHIRT ORDER AFTER THE RACE. WE WILL HAVE SOME SHIRTS ON HAND ON RACE DAY, BUT THE SIZE SELECTION WILL BE LIMITED. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT OUR T-SHIRT PRINTER NEEDS TO HAVE THE SHIRTS IN STOCK AND HAVE TIME TO PRINT THEM.

REGISTRATIONS ONLINE ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL MIDNIGHT JUNE 7 AND WE WILL TAKE DAY-OF REGISTRATIONS AT THE STARTING AREA. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $30 WITH A SHIRT (TO BE ORDERED), OR $20 WITH NO SHIRT. CONTACT PEG COOVER WITH QUESTIONS ([email protected]) _IF REGISTERING AFTER 4:00 PM MAY 24, WE WILL HAVE TO ORDER SHIRTS AND GET THEM TO YOU LATER, IF WE DON'T HAVE THE SIZE YOU PREFER ON HAND RACE DAY. PLEASE CONTACT PEG COOVER IF A SHIRT IS DESIRED AFTER THAT DATE. _

If you prefer, use bit.ly/cairo2024 https://bit.ly/cairo2024 to download a printable form to mail in. Must be received by May 24 to guarantee your size shirt.

Contact Peg Coover 308.379.0046 or [email protected] with questions

2024 RESULTS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhhQ4Fu6tHS3uWfuTcfNig-s1AJTa2hpnhYbZZN4fj0/edit?usp=sharing