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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 .... . . . .

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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. This is a very challenging and scenic cross country course. Expect steep hills, rocks, overhanging trees, creeks, mud, stumps, and tall grass!

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John Hall

319-530-1981
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Fool's 5K & 10K, 8:00 AM. This event takes place at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo, Iowa. Certified! . . . . . . .results here

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QC Veteran Outreach Center 5K & 1M Run for Veterans, 8:30. Event takes place in Walcot, Iowa.. . . . ..... . results

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563.529.5496

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Iowa Trail Run Series, Center Trails 4 or 8 Mile Trail Runs, 9:00 AM. Takes place in Greenwood Park and denman Woods in Des Moines, Iowa. . . . . ..... . results

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Annual Pam Pray Memorial 4 Mile Run / Walk (formerly the Easter Seals Run), 8:45 AM . This event takes place in at the Clinton Masonic Center in Clinton, Iowa. Proceeds to the Childrens Theraphy Center. . . results

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Fight For Airclimb". The 2023 Fight For Air Climb - Des Moines, presented by EMC Insurance Companies will once again be a four building climb in the following Downtown Des Moines buildings: EMC Insurance Companies | 15 Floors | 371 Steps, The Financial Center | 22 Floors | 464 Steps, The Financial Center (2nd time) | 22 Floors | 464 Steps, Ruan | 32 Floors | 637 Steps. . . . ..... . results

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515802-3195

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WDTF 5k Run/Walk, Youth Mile, and Kid's Fun Run, 9:00 AM. Western Dubuque High School, Epworth, IA.
Proceeds from the race will contribute to the Western Dubuque boys track and field funds.

Elaina Biechler
PO Box 707
Dubuque, IA 52001
319-217-2297

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Capital Strider's Loop the Lake, 9 AM
Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA. Hosted by the Capital Striders
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4K for 4H Run, 9:00 AM. Madison County Youth Council is hosting a 4K fun run. Takes place at the Madison County Fairgrounds, 1204 West Summit, in Winterset, Iowa. . . . ..... . results

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Spring Thaw 5K & 10 M Runs. 9:30 AM, Sioux City Riverfront Area Welcome Center, Sioux City, IA. . . . . ..... . results

Patty Considine
712-204-3325 or
Chris Poeckes
712-899-4717
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Riverview Riverwalk 5K, 9:00 AM. This event takes place in Dyersville, Iowa Inaugural walk/run (untimed) for Riverview Center which provides support for individuals impacted by sexual and/or domestic violence.

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Springtime Hill Climb 5K Run, 8:30 AM. Back this year at Doanes Park, 5050 Doanes Park Rd., Pleasant Hill, Iowa. . . . . ..... . results

Ryan Merritt
5160 Maple Dr. Ste. A.
Pleasant Hill, IA.50327
515-262-9368

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Beer & Bagel Off Road Run, 9 ;00 AM. Takes place at Jester Park, Granger, Iowa. . . . ..... . results

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Live Healthy Iowa 5K & 1K Kid's Runs, 8 AM. Runs take place in; Bondurant , Decorah, Dike, Ft. Dodge, Manning, Sibly, Spencer, & a Virtual
. Proceeds benefit the local wellnes coalitions and Lie Healthy Iowa Kids Initiatives. . . . . . . results here.... . . . .

Kyle Wagner
1421 Bell Ave #204
Ames, IA. 50010
515-292-3251 - Ext 705

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Iowa Trail Run Series, Sugar Bottom Edition, 10 AM. Takes place on Sugar Bottom Trail in North Liberty, IA. . . . . ..... . results

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DoNot Stop 10K & 5K, 8:00 AM. Takes place at Grays Lake - Kruidenier Trail. 2101 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, IA. Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!
Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual Donot Stop 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. . . . . . . .results here

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WMFC 5K- Walk, Run, Wheel, 1:00 PM. Takes Place in Terra Park in Johnston, IA. Support the Wonderfully Made Family Camp for special needs at the 5K Run, Walk, and Wheel. This is open to Runners, Wannabes, & Wheelchairs.

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DCG Jr Olympic Track Meet. 5:00 PM. Dallas Center Grimes High School, Grimes, Iowa.

Hosted by the Valley Youth Running Club..

Contact

See below (April 28)

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Ingawanis Endurance Challenge, 7:00 PM. Event is 10 mile loops and do as many as you want. Coverage will be there until Midnight on Sat. night (that's 29 hours). Takes place at the ingawanis Adventure Base near Waverly, Iowa. . . . ..... . results

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Full Moon 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 PM. Event will begin just in time to enjoy a beautiful evening sunset (@ 8 pm) & see the Waxing Gibbous moon rising as you finish the race. Both the start and finish lines will be at Wildwood Park and Golf Course, Wildwood Rd, Charles City, IA. . . . . . . .results here

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Bonnie & Clyde 5 Mile & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 11 AM. The race will start in Dexter at the Historical Roundhouse (707 Dallas St.) and proceed to White Pole Road in Stuart, IA. There will be buses from Stuart to Dexter starting at 9:30 AM. . . results

Brenda Dudley
515-205-0081
Andy Kaldenberg
515-523-7002#6

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The Cities 5K Spring Classic, 8:30 AM. New! Join us at Brady Street Stadium for The Cities ° Spring Classic, an empowering REGIONAL celebration of running for all. Takes place at Brady Street Stadium in Davenport, Iowa . . . ..... . results

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Doc Dash 5K Race, 9:00AM. Iowa City, Iowa. Raises money for the Iowa City Free Clinic and University of Iowa Mobile Clinic. ..... . results

319-384-1725

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Arrowhead Trail 4 Hour, 10K, 5K Trail Run, 8:00 AM. Takes place at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA. Arrowhead Trail Run is a 5k marked course at Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa. Choose the traditional 5k distance, 2 laps for a 10k, or complete as many laps as you can in a 4 hour Enduro! Medals will be awarded for the top 6 Male and Female in the 5k, 10k and Enduro events. All are welcome to run, jog, walk or hike at your own pace. . . . . . . .results here

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Pals for the Park 5K on the Farm, 9:00 AM. The Friends of Palisades-Kepler State Park is teaming up with Bass Family Farms to host Pals for the Park: 5K Fun Run on the Farm! Bass Farms, 840 Bass Lane, Mount Vernon, Iowa . . . ..... . results

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DMACC In My Boots 5K Run, Walk or Ruck March, 10 vam. McHose Park in Boone, Iowa. Proceeds benefits Paws & Effect and their mission to provide service animals for veterans with PTSD
Individual 5K Run or Walk. 4-Person Team Ruck March (fill backpacks with non-perishable food items)
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Earth Day Family 5K Run/Walk & assorted kids events, 10:00 AM Event starts at the town square in Polk Ciry, IA. . . . ..... . results

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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 . ..

Steven Story

641-357-2159 or
800-285-5338

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Doughnut Run-5K, 8:00 am (check-in starts at 7:30am) Takes place at  ADA Hayden Heritage Park, 5205 Grand Ave., Ames, IA. The more Krispy Creme donuts you can eat, the faster your time will be! New team competition this year!. . . results . .

Alex Syhlman
(515) 450-1751
John Leinberger
(612) 231-5019
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Do Better Be Better Color Dash, 10:00 AM. Big Woods Lake. Cedar Falls, IA. Jamie and her family have created the Do Better. Be Better. organization and scholarship fund. They raise funds for families suffering from medical emergencies and award a graduating senior from Dunkerton and Cedar Falls a scholarship each year.

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Run for Redman 5K, 9:00 AM. Not Timed! Takes place at Derby Grange Golf Course, 13079 Derby Grange Road, Dubuque, Iowa. We are also accepting tie blankets to be donated to UICH. Please bring any size tie blanket and we will deliver the blankets to the UICH Pediatric Oncology floor.

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Wingman For Wellness 5K, 10:00 AM. Takes place in City Park along the river in Iowa City, IA. In support of preventing Veterans Suicide & the Hawkeye Flying Club. . . . . . . .results here

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Drake Relays Road Races, 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 5K, 7:30 AM. Drake University Campus, Des Moines, IA.. . results


History of the Drake Maraton(pdf)

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The_Grand Blue Mile, 6 PM. Western Gateway Park - Papajohn Park, Des Moines, IA. This is Des Moines' premier community street one mile run for all ages and abilities. This flat and fast one-mile course is well-suited for marathoners and beginners alike. Prizes awarded in multiple age groups and it will serve at the USATF Iowa 1 Mile Road Championships.. ..... . results

Email

1331 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-276-4286
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AAZK Race Against Extinction Trail Run, 6:00 PM. 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa. This year all proceeds will go to Painted Dog Conservation!

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Cedar Valley Sports Plex Pump & Run 5K, Ligting on Friday 3:00 PM, running on Sat. 9:00 AM. Takes Place at 300 Jefferson St., Waterloo, Iowa.

Bryan

319-219-0165

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Crane 5K Fun Run, This 5k fun run will support the Des Moines YMCA Supportive Housing Campus's mission to eliminate homelessness through permanent supportive housing. The event will bring community members and residents of Supportive Housing together through a shared journey to the finish line.

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Springtime 5K Fun Run, 8:00 AM. Takes place at the McKinley Lake Shelter at McKinley Lake near Creston, IA. Eventt produced by the Southern Prairie Family Fitness Center, 1201 Townline St. in Creston, Iowa.

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Kewash Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Trail Run, 8:00 AM. Starts and finishes at the YMCA on the Square, 110 South Iowa Avenue in Washington, Iowa. . . results

Email Address or 2nd email
319-461-2431 or 319-653-2141
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Go the Distance for Crime Victims 5K, 9:00 am. Thomas Park, Marion, Iowa. .. results

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University of Iowa's Ribbon Run 5K & Relay Fest, 9:00 AM. 5K path: along the Iowa River Corridor Trail/Lower City Park Trail along the Iowa River, Hubbard Park, Iowa City, IA Come Relay with us! The American Cancer Society @ University of Iowa student organization is hosting a 5K run and walk event this year before our traditional Relay For Life festivities. Relay For Life has been an annual student event at the University of Iowa for over ten years and this year, we're excited to race for a cure!

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Lace Up For Life 5K, 9:00 AM. Alpha Women's Center is a ministry dedicated to providing help and hope for the unborn, mothers, and families in our community. 114 SW State St. Ankeny, IA

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Lee County Diaper Dash 5K, 9:00 AM. Instead of a registration fee, please bring a pack of unopened diapers or wipes (any size, any brand) on race day! Items will be donated to Lee County family programs and food pantries. Monetary donations are accepted to the Lee County Child Abuse Prevention Council and will be used to purchase additional diapers and wipes. 203 N 1st St, Montrose, Iowa

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Iowa Brewery Run Series, Alluvial Brewery, 12:00 PM. Takes place at 3715 West 190th Street, Anes, Iowa

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DCG Jr Olympic Track Meet. 5:00 PM. Dallas Center Grimes High School, Grimes, Iowa.

Hosted by the Valley Youth Running Club..

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