Optimist Club Brings Back Labor Day Races

The Kearney Optimist Club kicks off September with their traditional Labor Day Races. The annual event has been a Kearney tradition for many years.

The 2022 Labor Day Races begin at 10 am on Monday, September 5. The event takes place in front of City Hall on Washington Street with foot races, gunny sack races, 3-legged races, bikes, trikes, scooters and skates, egg toss and more.

Winners of each race will be given coins that can be used to purchase treats at the event, and it is free for kids and adults to participate.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story