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BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5k Flag Day Run/Walk
About This Event
**Join us on a paved trail in Gadsden Park to celebrate Flag Day! All entries receive a Patriotic **T-shirt and a Custom Bigfoot Finishing Medal. 250th year Patriotic Tshirt design is here! Sign up early to be guaranteed a shirt. You will not want to miss out!
Little Foot race 12 and under: Entry fee $15 Little Foot, $20 Day of race. Starts at 7:20Am, Includes a cool medal and a T-shirt. An out and back sprint from the start line. Bigfoot will be running with the kids,, see if you can beat him!
**Results: **5k race includes live chip timing. Live results provided online and via text/email. The race will be professionally timed by the J3 Timing.
Age Group Awards (5k): Bigfoot Trophies to Overall and Masters (40+). Top 3 in each age group: 12 & under, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Age group awards presented live during the race! ** **
**Packet Pick Up: ** 6:00Am At Gadsden Park
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