About the Run the River
The course runs through Kirby Park on paved paths, mostly flat with a couple of small rises spread across the route. You cover the same ground going out and coming back, so the terrain holds no surprises on the return. The setup draws a wide range of paces, and there is a team competition element where groups race for a trophy based on their fastest finishers' average time.
The race is part of a larger downtown festival day, so the finish area feeds into a full afternoon of activity. Volunteers are stationed along the course with water, and there is a playful twist: when you register, you choose whether you want to get splashed or stay dry.
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Distances & Start Times
5K8/1/2026 10:00$30
1.25 Miles8/1/2026 10:15$30
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