Huskers 5K

RACE DETAILS
​The 5K Race will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM -- coinciding with the East Prairie Main Street Party and Sweet Corn Festival. The run will be held rain or shine -- no refunds.  Runners of all ages are welcome -- but please ensure you are properly trained and physically able to participate at the level of physical and/or aerobic activity required for this race.

REGISTRATION LOCATION, RACE START/STOP & PARKING
The race starts and ends at the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce/Body Fx gym at 106 S. Washington. Registration tables will be set up outside in front of the gym.  Free parking is available along the streets near the race start, but please note the race is held in conjunction with the East Prairie Main Street Party, so please allow time should parking be harder to find.

PRE-REGISTRATION
Online pre-registration will be open until June 9 (to allow time to order t-shirts and prepare bags).

ON-SITE REGISTRATION
We will offer on-site registration until run time on a first-come, first-served basis.  We hope to have credit card services available, but please bring cash or a check as a backup.

PRICING & WHAT'S INCLUDED
Registration includes a guaranteed finisher's medal and t-shirt for the first 50 registrants.  Online registration will be available before June 9.  

Early Bird (through April 30): $20 all ages​May 1 - June 9: $25 all agesOnsite: $30 all ages (t-shirts included as long as they last)

ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
We're also offering non-runners the chance to pre-purchase our short-sleeve t-shirts.  (NOTE: we may have a few on-site for purchase, but we cannot guarantee sizes)

Prices:

Youth Small - Large: $15Adult Small - XLarge: $15Adult 2XLarge: $16Adult 3XLarge: $17

PACKET PICKUP

5:30 PM - 6:25 PM - Packet Pickup and Registration for 5K6:30 PM -   5K Start7:30 PM -   Winners announced and race support wraps up

AWARDS
Awards ceremony following the race.  Awards will be given to the top Male and Female finishers overall, and awards for the top finishers in each bracket:

10 & under11-1415-19 20-29 30-3940-49 50-59 60-69 70+

RUNNER SAFETY & ROUTE CONDITIONS
Runners must obey all traffic rules.  The Huskers 5K is a flat route along well-marked city streets, sidewalks, and rural highways.
No pets, rollerblades, bikes, or headsets, please.  
We will have a few officials riding the route on ATVs to assist runners if needed.
Printed route maps will be available at the registration table on the day of the run.

WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS
Several water stations will be provided along the route. There will be portable restrooms/running water at the Registration Start/Stop at BodyFx gym at 106 S. Washington.