Smoke-Eater Scramble
Join us on 10/04/2025
(race date estimated)Smoke-Eater Scramble Race Description
5k Run/Walk with a challenging hill at the beginning. This is our kickoff to Fire Prevention Week, and we will be raising funds for equipment purchases.
If you're a member of a fire department, and are crazy enough to run in bunker gear, sign up for the Firefighter Challenge! Structural firefighting gear: Helmet, Coat, Pants are required (running shoes are permitted in lieu of structural boots)
Stick around afterwards for our chili contest, all registered runners and walkers get in free, and its only $1 per vote to vote for your favorite chili! Everyone who is not a runner or walker can still join us, tickets are $5 per person!

- Location: Riverdale, IA 52722
- Race Date: 2015/10/04 11:00:00 AM (Sunday)
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Categories:
- 5k Run/Walk
- Firefighter Challenge


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Riverdale, IA Weather
Smoke-Eater Scramble weather history
Last year the weather condition was Light rain shower.
Riverdale, IA current weather

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