Cedar Rapids 5K
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, moderate wind
A cool 49°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 71% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The 5K covers 3.1 miles through downtown Cedar Rapids and along the Cedar River, sharing its first mile with the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay before finishing at the marathon weekend's shared finish line near Kingston Yard.