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https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl A group encouraging the running community to participate in locally organized running events that are giving the majority or their profits back to the community in the form of activities for the residents or charitable causes  

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Knoxville Capital Striders Beginning Runner's Group, 6:00 pm. Meets in the parking lot at Knoxville High School, Knoxville, IA. . . . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Full info.

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Easter Egg Scramble 5K & Bunny Hop 1/2 Mile for Kids. 9:00 AM. Davenport, IA (The East Village of Davenport 2124 E. 11th St, Davenport, IA 52803).

Charles Stelk 563-271-0029

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Gene Van Wyk 5k Memorial Run/Walk, Race Start 9:00 am at Pella Christian High School, 300 Eagle Lane, Pella, IA. .. . . .https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl . results

Darryl De Ruiter Pella Christian H.S.
641-628-4440.

entry_info

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Faith For Kayla 5K Run/Walk Run/Walk, in Burlington, Iowa-

Dane Nealson,
PO Box 1651,
Ames, IA 50010
319-331-6014.

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Freedom Run 5k / One-Mile Walk, 8:00. Takes [lace at SCORE Park, 1543 Fawcett Pkwy in Nevada, IA. All proceeds going directly to the Story County Freedom Flight, which sends veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam to Washington DC. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Calee TeGrotenhuis ,
907 E. Pleasant Valley,
Sigourney, IA 52591 641-622-2010. register_here

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April Fools 5K, 9 AM. George Wyth Park, Waterloo, IA. . . . . . .Results . . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

All the details are here

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L.I.S. - Panther Pride 5K and 1 mile Fun Run, 9:00 am. at and for Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg, IA Proceeds going to the LIS Special Projects Fund . . . . results

Donna Armbrecht
319-668-1562.

entry form

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Spring Thaw 5K & 10 M run. 10 AM, Sioux City Riverfront Area Welcome Center, Sioux City, IA. . . . . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Patty Considine or Chris Poeckes 712-204-3325 or 712-899-4717. register

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Roxanne Fox Foundation for Youth Enrichment, 8:00 AM. Starts at Adesa Auto, Grimes, IA

Jim Fox
300 SE 3rd St.
Grimes Iowa 50111
515-867-8718 cell
986-9717 home
entry form

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Capital Striders Beginning Runner's Group, starts in Campbell's Park in Clive at 6 PM. All levels of runners are invited but special emphasis is placed on beginning runners. Typically 50 to 80 participants. Every Monday evening until October.

Full info

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Court to Court 5K, 2 PM. Run/walk sponsored by Drake Law School and Equal Justice Works for the benefit of Iowa Legal Aid. Beginning at the Polk County Courthouse, looping around the State Capitol, and ending in front of the Court Avenue Brewing Company, downtown Des Moines, IA... .. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl....Results

Alex Rowe

785 845 5186

register

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LIght a FIre of Faith 5K Run/Walk, 11:00 AM. Mikkelson Park Highway 24 on the east side of New Hampton, IA.

Diane Brown
641-330-4098 or
Jacob Carlson
605-951-2620
entry form

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Open Doors Teresa Shelter & Maria House 5K Run/Walk, 9 AM. Kehl Center, Clarke College, Dubuque, IA. Managed by the Mississippi Valley Running Association., 9. . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl.....Results

Contact
563-582-7480.

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Ni-Bathska-Ke Trail Run 12 K & 4M.10 AM. Platte River State Park, Louisville, NE. This 12k Trail Run is said to be the most challenging in the Midwest. Course is mostly single track, very rugged! Pig Roast!! . . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Will Lindgren 402.895.1081.

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Uptown Marion Race to the Altar, Race begins at 11am. 1001 7th Avenue, Marion (Next to City Square Park)

Nick Glew,
Uptown Marion Program Director
319-377-6316

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Hy-Vee Half & 5K for JDRF, 9 AM, Fort Dodge, IA. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Amber Kastler,
115 S 29th Street
Fort Dodge IA 50501
515-576-1330.

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Red Shamrock Foundation Survivorship Trail Run/Walk, 9 AM. Starts on the Regina High School track and goes through Hicklory Hill Park, Iowa City, IA.

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John Hall 319-530-1981.

entry form

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Hawkeye 50K/25KTrail Run, 8:00 AM. The race will start at the Timber Dome in Solon, IA, following a route around Lake Macbride. Your race entry benefits Team RWB and Michael Lisnow Respite Center

Contact
319-626-2426

register

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Run to Overcome Cancer 5K Run/Walk 9 AM. 9:00 AM. .Harrison St. behind the Muscatine Mall,, Muscatine, IA. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Connie Stineman PO_Box 2
Grandview, IA 52752
563-264-4636
entry form

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Springtime Hill Climb 5K & 10K, 8 AM in Doanes Park, Pleasant Hill, IA. . ... . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl . . ...Results

Kevin Umphress
PO box 57292 Des Moines IA 50317 515-661-0261.
Online registration

entry form

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Osprey 5K Fun Run/Walk, 9:00 am. 15565 118th Ave, Annett Nature Center, Indianola, IA. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Karen Johlas-Szalkowski,
15565 118th Ave
Indianola, IA.
515-961-6169. entry_form

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3rd Annual Puzzle 5K and Walk, 10:00 AM. Creston High School Track Proceeds to the Autism Society of Iowa

Autism Society of Iowa
4549 Waterford Dr.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
888-722-4799

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Boone Middle School Toreador Trot 5K, 8:00 AM. Boone Middle School, Boone, IA.. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Dean Berkland

515-491-7228

entry form

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Beaverdale Spring 5K Run / Walk, 8 AM, kids run at 9. Features include spaghetti dinner the night before during packet pick-up, Run/Walk finisher shirt, and personalized print-out results. Event is being organized by the IMT DMM race director and chip-timed by The End Result. Proceeds to support the Acanthus Lodge Capital Campaign. Bring the family and join us.

Chris Burch 515-288-2692.

register

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Hayes Hustle 5K, 9 AM. St. Marys & Mathias Catholic Chursh, Muscatine, IA.

more

info coming

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Brain Injury Alliance Iowa Run, Walk and Roll 5K, 9 AM. 5K & Fun Run at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Iowa City, IA. The BIA-IA is devoted to creating a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research and support. . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Contact

register

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Committed to the Cure "Hope Glows" 5K Run/Walk, 7:30 PM. McKinley Park, Creston, IA. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Chantel Klejch
101 West Adams St.
Creston, IA 50801
641-782-2195

register online

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Speedway 8k - 9:00 a.m. Iowa Speedway Grounds, Newton, Iowa. Where the Rubber Meets the Road. Finishing with a run through the Speedway tunnel and around the track. . results . Proceeds benefitting Progress Industries and includes a premium long sleeve 100% cotton t.. ......Results

Melissa Butler
Progress Industries
P.O. Box 1449
Newton, Iowa 50208
641-791-2846

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Bandits Race to Home 5K, 8:00 AM. Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport, IA. Team Competition!

Alexandria Sheffler

register here

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Live Healthy Iowa 5K & 1K Kid's Runs, 8 AM. Runs take place in; Atlantic, Bondurant, Britt, Carroll, Fort Dodge, Grundy Center, Hiawatha, Mount Ayr, Storm Lake, Waukee and Waukon. Proceeds benefit the local wellnes coalitions and Adaptive Sports Iowa Veteran's Outreach programs.

Register

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River Queen Track Color 5K Run / Walk, 11:30 AM. Clinton IA

Tony Steen

563.212.0841

details

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not confirmed

"Crawl Out From Under Your Rock" 5K and 1/2 mi Fun Run, 9 AM. North Linn PTO

Marcey Liebe
North Linn PTO
5037 Troy Mills Rd
Center Point, Iowa 52213
319-573-5092. entry_form

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Capital Strider's Loop the Lake, 10 AM
Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA. Hosted by the Capital Striders
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. ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl . . . .Results

Contact
Race Director

Register here

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5K for 5 Charities, All race proceeds benefit 5 Iowa charities that focus on crime victim aid and advocacy.
Children & Families of Iowa, Youth Emergency Services & Shelter, Iowa Department of Corrections Victim Advisory Council, Mid Iowa SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) & Blank Children's Hospital. Takes place at Raccoon River Park, 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA.

Mary Avaux
(515) 242-6612

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North Bend Elementary 1 Mile and 5K Color Run, 9:00 am, North Bend Elementary, North Liberty, IA

Angie Rummel
2230 St. Andrews Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-325-5049.
entry form

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Marshall County 4-H 5K Clover Run/Walk, 9 am. Central Iowa Fairgrounds, Marshalltown, Iowa

Caleb Carver,
Marshall County Ext. Office
2608 S. 2nd St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-752-1551

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Stormin' Pointer Pride 5K & kids 1 mile Fun Run, 9:00 AM. Center Point Primary Building, 101 Palo Road, Center Point, Iowa. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Sue Wilber 319-849-1102

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Go the Distance for Crime Victims 5K, 9:00 am. Thomas Park, Marion, Iowa. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl. results

Contact

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FULL MOON 5K, 8 PM. Wildwood Park Golf Course, Charles City, Iowa.

Jessica Daniels
Caring Connections
500 N. Grand Ave.
Charles City, IA. 50616
Entry info

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Project Renewal Youth Program 5K, 1/2Mile. 8:30 AM. Sr. Concetta Park at 6th & Warren, Davenport, IA. First female and male to the top of the "Ripley Rise" will be awarded a gift from the Gold Coast Association, recipient of the "Great Places in America" award for neighborhoods. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Contact

563-324-0800.

entry

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Demon Dash for 4Mile / 1 Mile Run. 9 AM. Washigton High School, 111 South Ave. Washington, IA. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Teri Hartzler, Bodywrx Fitness- 319-653-6500.

Entry form

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Hampton-Dumont Scholarship Fund "Color Dash 5K", 9AM. Hampton-Dumont High School, Hampton, IA. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

register here

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DMACC In My Boots 5K Run, Walk or Ruck March, 9am. McHose Park in Boone, Iowa. This is an event to honor veterans and to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project and to collect food for local homeless shelters. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Orv Salmon
1125 Hancock Dr.
Boone, IA 50036,
515-433-5050
or
Julie Roosa
515-433-5215. entry_information

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Dam to Downtown 10K,, 8 AM. Coralville Dam to Downtown Iowa City, (College Green Park), Iowa City, IA. Point to Point course, Cash prizes! Supports Iowa City Dollars for Scholars . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

register

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Heels of Hope 5K Walk, 10 AM. Gray's Lake park, 2101 Fluer Drive, Des Moines, IA. "Heels of Hope" is a 5K dedicated to raising awareness of Human Trafficking in Iowa,

register

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Lake Cornelia 5K, Sponsored by Clarion Fitness and Clarion Goldfield Schools, 10:30 am. Clarion, IA. ......Results

Clarion Fitness
124-N.Main
Clarion,.IA.50525
515-532-3500. entry_form_here

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Annual Mayor's Bike Ride & 5K Run (15 to 17 yrs), Des Moines Parks & Rec. Starts at City Hall, Des Moines, IA. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Tim Smith

515-237-1386

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Annual Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk, 8 AM. Solid Rock Church in Wapello, IA. Proceeds to the Wapello Community Pool.

Heidi McDonough 319-601-9841

entry form

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Clear Lake Earth Day 5k & 10K, 9:00 a.m. Downtown Clear Lake, Start and Finish near the Bandshell in City Park, Clear Lake, Iowa. . . . results . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Steven Story 641-357-2159 or 800-285-5338

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Iowa State Patrol Half Marathon,.5K, 10K. All events will begin and end at Sumerset Park (between Des Moines and Indianola) and will utilize the Somerset bike trail. More details to come.The Iowa State Patrol partnered with Special Olympics Iowa . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Lindsay Eastin
Special Olympics Iowa,
515-986-5520

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Earth Day at the Junction 5K R/W & Kids Fun Run, 9 AM. Race starts and finishes at the Theatrical Shop on 5th St in Downtown Old Valley Junction (West Des Moines). . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Katie Rooney

515-222-3642

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Doughnut Run 2015, 10 AM. Brookside Park (6th street), Ames, IA The more donuts you can eat, the faster your time will be! New team competition this year!. . . results . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Arianna Adams
6206 Willow Bates
Ames, IA 50013

register

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Gambler 1/2 Marathon & 5K,

8 am. Starts at Harrah's Casino, Council Bluffs, IA.

Josee Beier
712-256-5653

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Wellmark & Drake Relays present; The_Grand Blue Mile, is Des Moines' premier community street run for all ages and abilities. Run entirely on West Locust St in Downtown, this flat and fast one-mile course is well-suited for marathoners and beginners alike. Prizes awarded in multiple age groups, including the chance to run in-stadium at the historic Drake Relays! Asics, Oakley and Powerade are serving as official sponsors. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Register

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3K3 Walk, Run, Wag, 5:30 pm at Hansen Fieldhouse Parking Lot, Waldorf College, Forest City, IA. 3K, 6K & 9K routes. Dedicated to the memory of Charlotte Fredrickson, former longtime Waldorf employee and Forest City resident, who died of cancer. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Kristi Osheim
106 S. 6th Street
Forest City
IA. 50436
641-585-8782. entry_form

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America's Clissic

Track Meet

Results

here

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SCAVMA Scamper, 5k & 10k, 5K Walk. Takes place at the I.S.U. Vet. School, ISU Campus, 1600 SE 16th Street, Ames, IA .8AM, . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl ......Results

College of Veterinary Medicine 1600.S-16th.St
Ames, IA 50010. 760.822.9935.

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Run for the Trees - 5k and 1 mile Family Fun Run. Benefit:  Boone County Historical Society & Iowa Arboretum. 8am to 10am. Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Avenue, Madrid, Iowa.

Mark Schneider 
515.795.3216
register

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Run the Ripple 5K Run/Walk, 9n AM. Red Cedar Shelter, Squaw Creek Park, Marion, IA. Cash Prizes! Proceeds to the Milhiser Smith Foundation and Reed Family. ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl . . . . .results.

entry form


register

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not confirmed

Bands on the Run 5K and Fun Run, 10:00 am. Jordan Creek Elementary, West Des Moines, IA

Jim Napier
345 58th Court
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
515-223-9059

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Color Out Cancer 5k Run/Walk, 10:30 am. Greene County Community Center, 204 W. Harrison, Jefferson, Iowa . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Libby Towers

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Linn-Mar Growl Prowl 8K & 5k, 9:00am. Linn-Mar High School - Marion, IA.. .. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl....Results

Mike Shipley, 3555.N.10th St. Marion,.Iowa 319-447-3152

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PFCC's TRAIL Run the River 5K, 10 AM. A run in the woods of Inis Grove, along the Skunk River - home to Prairie Flower Children Center's beautiful nature-based campus. With a scenic trail in springtime, NOT TIMED! PRAIRIE FLOWER CHILDREN'S CENTER, AMES, IA. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

CONTACT
515-292-4312

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Boonecrusher Adventure Race, Brushy Creek State Park, Lehigh, Iowa. 8 and 12 hour expedition style, unsupported Iowa adv. race will involve paddling, trail running/trekking, mountain biking and navigation. Limited to 200 people!

Jerrett Fried 515/401/2766
register

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St. Francis Habitat for Humanity 5K Run/Walk & Kids 1 Mile , 9:00 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, West Des Moines, Iowa . . . . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl. . .

Jean Krenk
515-238-9707 entry_form

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The Bubba Shuffle, 10 am. Yellow Smoke Park outside of Denison IA. To celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Julie Brown,

712)-263-4836 .

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Hoofin It 5K Run / Walk, 9 AM.Starts at the Bear Recreation Center, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA. Proceeds go to benefit the MICA & Tiger Packs. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Meg Rudy
1115 8th Ave
Box 4385
Grinnell, IA 50112
319-400-3858
entry form

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Andrew Zeff's BigWig Run, 12:00 Noon. Starts at the S.E. parking area at Gray's Lake. Take one or two laps aroung the lake. . . .https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl . All proceeds support the Iowa Chapter of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

David Phillips
515-490-5200

register

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Husky Hustle 5K and Kids' Fun Run (to support Cedar Valley Christian School Athletics Kids Fun Run starts at 8 A.M. Starts shortly after (approximately 8:20 A.M.). Takes place at Thomas Park, in Marion, Iowa

Ron Slagle
Cedar Valley Christian School

register

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Miles for Smiles 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run., 8:00 AM. Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. . . .. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl. . . .

Sally Wiley
319-360-6352.


entry_form

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Iowa Walk for Epilepsy & 5K Run, 10:30AM. City Park, Shelter #6 , 200 East Park Road, Iowa City, IA 5K Race will be chipped timed by Open Road Chip Timing . . .. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl. . . .

Alexa Arndt,
200 Hawkins Dr.
2180C RCP,
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-359-8682
register

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Drake Relays Road Races presented by HyVee, 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 6K, 8 AM. Drake University Campus, Des Moines, IA.

info

Register

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Gilda's Run for Laughs 5K, 1M, 8 AM, Isle of Capri Casino in Bettendorf, IA. , . results . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl

Claudia @
(563) 326-7504. register

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University of Iowa RiverRun 5K/10K, 9 AM. University of Iowa Campus and the start at the Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA. . . . .. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl. . . . .results

Contact

registration

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Hawkeye Powder 5k Fun Run/Walk, 6:30 pm. Hawkeye Community College Main Campus at the Health Education and Sevices Center, Waterloo, IA. . . .. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl. . . .

319-296-4469

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Pella Tulip Time Klompen Classic 5k Run/Walk, 7PM, Pella town square. Kid's Classic-fun run (6 PM) for kids 10 and under prior to the Klompen Classic.https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl. .Results

e-mail here 641-628-1212

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Y 2 Y Time Prediction Run, Corridor Running. . . .. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl. . . .

 

 

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