t’s the 36th Annual running of the Capital City Kiwanis Club Firecracker 5K Race and 1-Mile Sparkler Run at Cascades Park in downtown Tallahassee, Florida on July 4th, 2018. This year the Virtual Kiwanis Club of the Big Bend has joined forces with Capital City Kiwanis Club to bring you the 5k and 1-mile Fun Run.
Each year the Firecracker 5k raises funds to support the many projects and programs of Kiwanis Club which support children and their families including:
Roadside Clean-up, scholarships, Ramp Builds, Florida Disabled Outdoors Association at Miracle Field, Meals on Wheels, Feed the Hungry, Kid's Voting, Diaper Drives, TMH Pediatric Toy Donations, Big Bend Hospice, Eliminate Project: Neonatal Tetanus Vaccinations, Tales for Tots, Turn-About, Guardian Ad Litem, Honor Flight, Ralph Davis Kiwanis House at FSU and FAMU, Soldier Care Packages, Service Leadership Programs, Free Helmets for Children and many more.
The following volunteer assistance is needed:
Unloading and set-up 4:30 AM to 6:30 AM
Registration: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Course Guides 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Water Tables 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Face Painting 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Hospitality 6:00 AM -9:00 AM
Breakdown 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
