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Run the 502 2023

Click here for a current list of participants and races entered and finished through the Santa Sprint and Stroll 5k.

River City Races is proud and excited to announce the 2023 Run the 502!

This year's edition will have eleven races on the calendar (with the potential of adding more) to pick from. Enter a minimum of six races on the calendar and you will be eligible for the special Run the 502 medal.

For every race you finish, you will receive a bonus finisher's charm with each individual race logo on it to hang off your Run the 502 medal. Medal and charms will be mailed to each participant at the conclusion of the Run the 502 series on February 10th, the Snowman Shuffle.

Please note, you must be registered for the Run the 502 (no additional charge but must enter six race individually) and you are eligible for the medal but only finishers of a race will receive a charm.

Click here to register for the 2023 Run the 502.

For you convenience, you can enter six races on the calendar (and take advantage of the early bird prices on each) at one time with the Run the 502 Six Pack. Click here for more details and to register for six races.

Below are the races included in this year's calendar and the Run the 502 medals will be mailed after Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler in February. 

*part of the Polar Bear Grand Prix

Introducing the Fleet Feet Team Challenge!

The Fleet Feet Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. You will not only compete for team awards (members of each winning team will receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate); each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards!

The Fleet Feet Team Challenge applies to all River City Races and Run the 502 events.  At the end of the season (the Snowman Shuffle on February 10, 2024) the teams that win the most events (Male, Female and Co-ed) plus the team that completes the most events, each member will receive a personalized ¼ zip pullover with your name and team name!

There is no additional fee to participate in the Fleet Feet Team Challenge but a team and members must be declared by the Wednesday before each event.  After then, changes and additions must be made by emailing runrivercity@gmail.com.

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