Mt. Shasta 4th of July Mountain Runners of Siskiyou County

Mount Shasta Mountain Runners, July 4th Races
4th of July Fun Run & Walk
The Largest Small Town Walk in America

Mt. Shasta foot races, Independence Day Run
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Date/Place: Friday, July 4th 2008 at 8:30 am SHARP! Downtown Mt. Shasta, California - corner of North Mt. Shasta Blvd. and Castle Street.

Pre-Registration Deadline & Discount: Registration is $18 per person, $15 per person, family of 4 or more and postmarked by Friday, June 27, 2008. Your $18 gives you a chance to win the grand raffle prize. Deliver to the Mt. Shasta Visitor's Bureau, 300 Pine Street in Mt. Shasta, daily from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and receive a pre-registration discount. If you will not be attending the event and want your t-shirt mailed after the event, please enclose $5 for shipping and handling. Click here to Register.

Late Registration - After June 27th - $20. All entry fees are non-refundable.

Online Registration - Ends Friday June 27th at 5:00 pm.

Entry Fee Includes: Original 2008 T-shirt to all entrants and medallion to all finishers in Youth 2-mile race and 5-mile run, finish area food and drink, free Expo at Armory during t-shirt pickup, Dannon water at the start, fluids, food and sanitary facilities at the race site and along the course, live music, City and CHP security, over 500 volunteers working for you and, most important, the privilege of walking or running in the majestic beauty of Mt. Shasta on America's birthday.

Check-In: Pick up pre-registration T-shirt package at the National Guard Armory at 618 Everitt Memorial Highway on Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3 from 10 am to 4 pm or July 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm. OR on Race Day, July 4th Before 8 am at the event site, lot between Halford's and Boss Photo on N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Packets/T-shirts not picked up will be forfeited.


Mt. Shasta Walks & Runs

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   5-Mile Race
 

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Grand Prize Raffle Drawing: Your entry in the Mt. Shasta July 4th Foot Event automatically enters your name into the drawing for the grand prize. Click here for photos and more information about the drawing.

Other Prize Drawings: All registered participants will be eligible for a variety of wonderful prizes donated by local merchants, worth over $5,000.  Prizes include: a Satellite System from John's Satellite, a gift certificate from Village Books, a TV from Ron's Furniture, a snowboard from the Sportsmen's Den, a framed, color photograph of Mt. Shasta by Kevin Lahey Photography, and 2 Season Ski Passes at Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Also available will be artwork, photographs, and a pendant of the mountain. The drawing takes place immediately after the event, between 10-11 am, while the racing awards are announced. You must be present to win!

Entertainment: Over four dozen talented performers along the walk route - a virtual parade in reverse. Church choirs, belly dancers, gymnasts on the ground and surprises in the sky, classical instruments and country bands, family singers, and traveling balloon artists are just some of the bizarre and sublime acts awaiting your stroll by. 

Food Sampling: Along the walk route, enjoy the treats provided by local restaurants.

Restaurants Featured:

  • Burger King
  • The River Cafe
  • Apples of Gold
  • Ray's Market
  • The Cornerstone Bakery and Cafe
  • Embrey Family Farms
  • Shasta Foods
  • Big D'S Family BBQ
  • The Vet's Club
  • Jimi's Treasures
  • Papa Murphy's
  • Say Cheese
  • Subway
  • Etna Brewery
  • Mt. Shasta Resort
  • Klamath Rver BBQ Company
  • Sereni-Tea
  • The Tree House Rest.
  • Sengthong's
  • Maddalena's
  • Girl Scouts

Refreshments: Mt. Shasta Trail Association continues its tradition of hosting a fresh fruit buffet during the event. You are invited to sample the fresh fruit from out own local General Produce Company. For the sixth year, liquid refreshments will be provided by Dannon Natural Spring Water.

Mount Shasta Recycles - Again for this years' Fourth of July Celebrations - learn what to do with your recycling this year. Make sure to put your empty water bottles; empty glass bottles and empty aluminum cans in a clearly marked large blue recycling container. Visit the Recycle Center at the corner of Castle and Chestnut streets. Mount Shasta Recycles is a collaborative partnership between Shasta Energy Group, Siskiyou Opportunity Center, Mount Shasta Chamber, Mountain Runners, Mount Shasta City, Mount Shasta Elementary, Sisson School, Mount Shasta High School, CCDA Waters, LLC, Custom Designs and Pepsi Mt. Shasta. CLICK HERE to learn more about Mount Shasta Recycles activities.

Safety Notes: Our insurance carrier does not allow wheeled devices of any kind in either race (except wheelchairs). In-line skates, skate boards, bicycles, headsets, and all animals are not permitted in any event (except seeing eye dogs). Baby joggers and strollers are permitted in the Fun Walk Only.

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