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Especially for You, Women's 5K Run & Walk,
1 mile family walk for Breast Cancer, 8AM. Cedar Rapids, IA.. ... . . . . . . . .Results.

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5K Beer Run - Iowa Brewery Run Series, 12:00 Noon. Takes place at Twisted Vine Brewery, 112 Southeast 4th St., Des Moine, IA.

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ARC Oktoberfest 6k

Brightside Aleworks, Altoona

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DC Wonder Woman 10M, 10K & 5K Runs, 9:00 AM. Takes place at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa. Something new from a new outfit.

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TriByLittleKnight Youth Triathlon, 1:00 PM. For Youth ages 5 to 16. Event takes place at the Wartburg College Campus, 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly, IA

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"Blazing the Trails" 5K Trail Run / Walk, 9:00 AM. Not Timed! Takes place at Lake View Camp, Tracy, IA. Par of Fall Fun Day!

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Willis Dady Run & Ride Festival: 5K, 10K & Bike Crawl, 8:00 AM. Prairie Creek fishery, Cedar Rapids, IA. . . . . . .Results.

Stephanie Harris,
319-360-4933

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Broken Toe Trail Run. 9:30 AM. , Stone State Park, 5001 Talbot Rd. Sioux City, IA. . . . . . .Results.

Alison Uhl & Jeff Olson

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Blood, Sweat & Beers 5k Run/Walk, 10 am. Start/Finish at The Walnut Restaurant in Downtown, Des Moines.   Party to follow.  . . . . . .Results.

Kelly Cade
3512 Ingersoll Ave.
Des Moines, Ia 50312
800=395-0076
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Both Feet In 5K Walk/Run, 8:00 AM. Starts at 1847 195th St, Jefferson, Iowa

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Loop the Loop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, 7:30 AM. (also Half Relay). It'l be at the Decorah High School baseball field on Claiborne Dr. The Trout Run Trail is a 12-mile closed-loop recreation trail that completely circumnavigates the picturesque and historic northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Iowa. . . . . . . . .results.

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Harvest Half Marathon and 10K, 8:00 AM. The start and finish line is located at the All Seasons Center, 770 7th St NE, Sioux Center, IA, for both the half marathon and 10K. All finishers will receive an awesome Harvest Half medal! However, those registering after September 22 are not guaranteed a medal on race day. . . . . . .Results.

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Pink Pumpkin 5K Family Run/Walk, 8:00 AM. Takes place at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, Iowa. Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Rivalry "Alma Mater" Run 5K, 10:00 AM. Event takes place at Raccooon River Park, 2500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, Iowa. We all have our rivals. Now you can race them.

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Swiss Valley Trail Races, 5+M, 50K & 25K, 7:00 AM. Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, Preosta, Iowa Proceeds benefit DCCB for use on enviormental education. Hosted by the Iowa BYU alumni association.

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GRRRR Great River Road Race 10K & 5K Run/Walk, 8:30 AM. This event takes place in Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa. . . . . . .Results.

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Harvest Festival Champagne 5K Run, 9:00 AM. At 205 Main Avenue, Clear Lake, IA.

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John's Baby Steps 5K Run /Walk, 8 AM. Starts at Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, Adel, IA. To promote CPR training and skills through the John Donald Gomke Charity. . . . . . . . .Results.

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Pink Ribbon Run, 8:00 AM. Cancer is expensive. There are costs that add up which are not covered by insurance, including non-medical expenses. Your support is appreciated! Cedar Falls, IA. . . . . . .Results.

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Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 PM. Starts at the Jones County Courthouse on Main Street to Wapsipinicon Trail in Anamosa, IA. . . . . . .Results.

Nic Weers

319-462-3561

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Roseanna's 5K Run, 9:30 AM. Roseanna Otto was a loving mother to 3 beautiful little girls. She was an amazing sister, daughter and friend. She was a lover, giver and caretaker. Roseanna was murdered by her abusive ex boyfriend May 27, 2019 in Winterset, Iowa.

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Waldorf Homecoming 5K, 8:30 AM.. This event is part of the Hocoming Celebration weekend on the Waldorf University Campus Forest City, Iowa

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Iowa Walk to D'Feet ALS, Principal Park, Des Moines, IA. , 10 AM. .... . .

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Lime Creek Timber Trot 5M Trail Run, Mason City, IA. . . . . . .Results.

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MVRBC Corpuscle Shuffle 5K & 1M, 8:00 AM. Takes place at MVRBC Headquarters in Davenport Iowa. . . . . . .Results.

Emily Shenk-Demay

563-823-3966

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Grotto Gallop Trail 5M & 5K Run & Walk, 9:00 AM. Takes place at Camp Ewalu Main Site, 37776 Alpha Ave, Strawberry Point, IA. Enjoy the best of the Ewalu trails in the beautiful fall season! Run or walk alongside the beautiful Maquoketa River, through quiet forests on well-kept and well-marked trails.

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Jr Olympic Cross Country Meet. Valley Youth Running Club. Location: Southwoods Valley Freshman High School, WDM, Iowa

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Live Your Best Life Sensory Run & Walk. 9:00 AM. Race & Walk Start: Napoleon Ln Parking, 3801-3949 Napoleon Ln, Iowa City, IA Race End & Post Party: Terry Trueblood Lodge, 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA. Raised funds help cover service funding gaps and ensure the people we serve live their best life. Systems Unlimited has been a non-profit leader for Home and Community Based Services for more than 50 years in Eastern Iowa, serving people with disabilities and mental health needs

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Pella in Pink 2 Mile Run/Walk (Supporting Breast Cancer Recovery at Pella Regional Health Center), 8 a.m. West Market Park, Pella Iowa ......

Positively Pella
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Trojan Way 5K, 5:00 PM. Kick-off STC's 2022 Homecoming week with the Trojan Way 5k! All are welcome at this family event. Proceeds go to the STCHS student council to fund future projects aimed at giving back to the school and community. Takes at 1715 Harding Street, Tama, IA.

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Annett Nature Center 5K & 10K or more, 9:00 AM Takes Place at the Arnett Nature Center in Indianola, IA.

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Superhero Heart Run 5K, Des Moines,, 12:00 Noon. A nationwide 5k run experience to raise widespread awareness, support, and funding for Congenital Heart Defects! Raccoon River Park, 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA . . . . . .https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl.

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The Blazing 5, 8 AM. Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest. Open to all! Prize money! FREE ENTRY for time qualifiers of; M/ 14:30. W/ 20:00. Takes place on a FLAT & FAST closed loop in Watwr Warks Park, Des Moines, Iowa. . . . . . .Results.

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The Driftless Half Marathon, Relay, and 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am. Takes palce in Lansing, IA. during peak leaf season. You run overlooking the Mississippi Rive Vallry. . . . . . .Results.

Amanda Hess

PO Box 193
Lansing, IA. 52151
(563) 568 - 1493

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Winterset Covered Bridge Run, 8:45 AM. This event takes place in Winterset IA. This year honoring the Cutler - Donahoe Bridge. Put on by the Rotary to benefit the City Park Maze. Has been a Oct. annual race for many years. Family Team Comp; Father-Son, Mother-Son, Father-Daughter,, Mother-Daughter, Brothers-Sisters, Spouses. Grandparent-Grandchild. . . . . . .Results.

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Out Run the Stigma, 9:00 AM. This 5K fun run/walk will be held at Ottumwa Park and will begin at the Jimmy Jones Shelter, Ottumwa, IA. Southern Iowa Mental Health Center is on a mission to "Outrun the Stigma" of mental health disorders. Join the fun and celebrate mental health awareness!

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Empower House Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk, 10:00 AM. Takes place at Quilan Court in Davenport, Iowa. Part of the Fall Festival.

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Mellon Sisters Race Against Violence, 7:30 a.m. Heritage Trail (starting at Heritage Pond off Rupp Hollow Road), Dubuque, Iowa. Used to raise money for the Dubuque/Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence Assistance Fund.... . . Results

Mark Clemens
1550 Douglas St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-451-2064

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Bone 5K Dash & Monster Mile, 10:00 AM Takes place on the Lake McBride Trail, Solon, Iowa. Help raise awareness and support for pediatric patients battling rheumatic diseases.

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Columbus Day 5K Run & 1.5 M fun Run/Walk, 8:30 AM. Enjoy the Columbus Day Festivities in scenic Columbus Junction, IA. See the Historic Swinging Bridge & one of the best small town parades in Iowa. All proceeds go to the Columbus Community Club.

Brian Cummings
319-850-2258

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Backbone Trail Run. 10K & 4M, 9:00 AM. Starts at the At Backbone Beach Shelter, by the playground., Dundee, IA. To Backbone State Park of course! The Backbone Friends Group provides funding for projects that the normal park budget cannot absorb.

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Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, 8:30 AM. Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Dayton Oaks Log Jog 5K Trail Run, 8:00 AM. . Breakfast will be served after the race. Dayton, IA. Please note strollers & pets not allowed due to the rustic & wooded trail for the 5K race.

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Roundbarn Half Mara,. 10K, 5K, & 3K Races, 9:00 AM. Takes place at 718 Twinlakes Rd. Manson, Iowa.

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Washburn Classic I.A.T.C. State-Wide Middle School/Jr. High Meet, 10:30 AM. Washburn Classic is Ankeny Centennial High School, at 2220 NW State St., Ankeny, Iowa . . . ......

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Eric Cogdill

515-450-0699

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Joetown Classic 5K Run/Walk, 9:30 AM. Part of the IMS Homecoming & Alumni Family Weekend. Race starts and finishes at the Iowa Menonite School.. ....... .

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Zombie Run 5K, 6:00 PM. The Zombie Run is a fun 5K, where participants avoid zombies and brave the trails of the Grimes Farm & Conservation Center, 2349 233rd. St.Marshalltown, IA.

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Hawks Watch 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 AM. Starts at the Hitchcock Nature Center at Honey Creek, IA.

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Des_Moines Marathon.& Half Mara . . .. . .. . . .Results..-

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Team Breast Friends 5K Rack Run / Family Fun Run, 10:00 AM. Terry Trueblood Recreation Area 4213 Sand Rd SE, Iowa City, IA. Team Breast Friends is a local group of friends dedicated to bringing awareness and support to those affected by breast cancer. Through your participation in this event you will not only have a super fun time but you will also allow our team to accomplish our mission of assisting those in need.

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Jr Olympic Cross Country Meet. Solar Powered Club. Rockford Park

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Mines of Spain 100, 100M, 100K Trail Run. 8:00 AM. Starts at Louis Murphy Park.1700 South Grandview Ave. Dubuque, IA. The 100 mile and 100 kilometer races will follow a well-marked ~20mi course that starts and finishes in Louis Murphy Park but spends most of its miles in the Mines of Spain Recreation Area on the expansive network of dirt, grass and rock trails that run throughout.

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Park Apocalypse Zombie 5K Novelty Run, 6:00 PM. The Zombie Run is a fun 5K, where participants avoid zombies and brave the trails of the Grimes Farm! Grimes Farm and Conservation Center 2349 233rd Street Marshalltown, IAMarshalltown, Iowa.

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SAU Killer Bee 5K & Bumble Rumble, Event takes place on the St. Ambrose Campus Davenport, IA.

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Carl's 5K, 10:00 AM. Takes place at Iowa Farm Sanctuary, 1696 250th St NW, Oxford, IA. Carl was the first cow ever rescued by Iowa Farm Sanctuary. Celebrate Carl's Life! . . . . . .Results.

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Yippee-Ki-Yay Trail 50K, Half Marathon & 5 Mile, 8:00 AM. The start & finish of this event is at the Iowa West Foundation Trail Head Park, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Takes place on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. . . . . .Results

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UNI Homecoming 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 AM. UNI, 2700 Campus St, Cedar Falls, Iowa. This year's course will start and end at the Campanile on the UNI campus. Racers will take two loops around the southeast side of campus.

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Race Against Racism 5K Run, 10:00 AM Takes place at Lindsay Park Yacht Club in Davenport, IA. Proceeds from this event support YWCA Quad Cities’ social, justice, youth, and advocacy programs.

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Summerset Haunted Wine 5K Run, 4:00 PM. Indianola, Iowa. Join us for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Summerset Winery! Located just minutes outside of Des Moines, Iowa in

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Carl's 5K, 10:00 AM. Iowa Farm Sanctuary, 1696 250th St NW. Iowa Farm Sanctuary, Oxford, IA. Carl was the first cow ever rescued by Iowa Farm Sanctuary. . Celebrating Carl’s birthday has always been one of Iowa Farm Sanctuary’s most cherished traditions. This year would have been Carl’s 7th birthday, but now we celebrate his legacy instead.

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Halloween Hustle 5K, 9:00 AM. Takes place at the Cherokee fitness Center in Cherokee, Iowa. Proceeds go to the Cherokee Special Olympics Team and the MMCRU Special Olympics Team.

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West Hill Brewing Company 5K Run - Iowa Brewery Run Series, 11:00 AM. West Hill Brewing Company 219 West Salem Avenue Indianola, Iowa.

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Geode Trail Challenge 25K, 12K & 5K Trail Races, 9:00 AM. Danville, IA. Proceeds go to maintenance of this beautify Park

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Pi Mile Run, 2:00 PM. Race takes place in front of the College of Design on the Iowa State Univ. Campus. Put on by Tau Beta Pi: Iowa Alpha Chapter. The Pi Mile Run is a 5K (3.14 miles = Pi) road race held on the campus of Iowa State University. It is organized by the Iowa State University Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, and the Iowa State University Engineers’ Week.

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Dirty Duathlon (Trail), 10:00 Sprint, Kids Event, Solo or Relay. Races start near the Jay Spence Shelter in Greenwood Park in Des Moines. Novice and experienced off-road trail duathlons along with a kids event. . Note - this is a local event and all proceeds go to the Central Iowa Trail Association.

Cheryl Dralle

515-229-3750

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Run for the Roses, 5K & 10K,
an Ames tradition. Event takes place at the ISU Hansen Center, 2508 Mortenen Rd. . 5K at 9 AM, Kids' Fun Runs at 9:30 AM, 10K at 10 AM .... . . Results.

Don Muff

Roman Lynch
515-231-9995

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Spookt Sprint Half, 10K & 5K, 7:00 AM. Takes place at Grays Lake Park in Des Moines.. Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint, a Halloween-themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, costumes, free kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun activities.

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CBRC Pumpkin Dash 8K & 4K Run / Walk, 9:30 AM. 4K Competitive Walk, Take place on Credit Island in Davenport, Iowa.

John Parker

563-508-2889

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To Grandmother's House We Go Trail 5K, 10K & 15K Runs, 9:00 AM., The race takes place at Browns Woods in West Des Moines, Iowa. Severe single and double track with roots, rocks and ruts..Race produced by the Capital Striders Turkeys.. . .

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Equalizer 6 Hour & 24 Hour Runs, Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA. A 1.91 mile essentially flat loop, lighted asphalt path, scenic, circling Gray's Lake (loop includes 1300 foot lighted bridge crossing the lake) with splendid views of downtown. You get an age and gender-based Equalizer in addition to your actual distance. Awards 1st 10 places. This is a fun, low-key event. . . ..... . . . . .Results.

Chris Zepp

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WGWC Halloween 5K, 8:30 AM. Takes place at the Lumberjack Design Co,. 115 E. Washington, Winterset, Iowa.

Logan Silliman
515-669-9365

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Village Zombie "downhill" Run 5K, 10:00 AM. Also a costume contest. Meet at the Village of East Davenport to be bused to the start. Race begins at Duck Creek Park and finishes at the Village of East Davenport, IA. Buses

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Haunted Heritage Trail 5K, 2:00 PM. This event takes place at 2020 Beltline Rd.. Dyersville, IA. Also Virtual option. As you run the 3.1 miles through the trail monsters, ghosts, zombie, etc will try to infect you with their deadly disease by stealing your flag. Think you can survive the run? Each runner receives an t-shirt, race bib, shoe chip and 2 health flags. All proceeds go to the Brown's Hometown Victory Foundation, in an effort to support the Reading 4 A Reason Program.

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Nathan's Miles 5K Glow Fun Run, 6:15 PM This event takes place at Vinton-Schellsburg High School, 210 W 21st St., Vinton, IA US 52349 Last year there were over 200 participants and Nathan's Miles Foundation was able to give TWO $2,000 scholarships to two graduating seniors from Vinton-Shellsburg through registrations and generous donations!!

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Pony Hollow Trail 15K & 5K Trail Runs, 9:00 AM. Takes place at the Floral Hall Shelter in the Elkader City Park. Race starts there. Proceeds go to expansion of the Pony Hollow Trail.

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The Village Zombie Run, 8:45 AM. Takes place at Village of East Davenport, Davenport, Iowa. Sponsored by Fleet feet Davenport.

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Jr Olympic State Youth Cross Country Meet. USA T&F Iowa, Valley Southwoods, WDM, Iowa.

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Walker Homestead 5K Vintners Run, 10:00 AM. Walker Homestead Farm & Winery in Iowa City, IA. Walker Homestead and Lubben Vineyards and Wines are collaborating with Green State Foundation to raise money for the North Liberty Community Pantry and the Coralville Food Pantry.

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Walker Homestead 5K Vintners Run-Walk-Crawl: 10:00 AM. Benefiting our Local Food Pantries. Walker Homestead Farm & Winery, Iowa City, IA

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Boos & Brews 5K, 12:00 PM. Takes place at Foz Brewing, 102 S. 11th. St., West Des Moines, Iowa.

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Hot Cider Hustle Half Mara & 5K Runs, 8:30 AM. Takes place at Centennial Park, 315 Marquette St., Davenport, IA. Chip-timed and fun run categories. You choose! -USATF-certified half marathon course -Run the Riverfront Trail amongst nature’s fall beauty in Davenport

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Iowa State Blue Sky 5K Benefitting LSI, 10:00 PM. Event takes place at 429 Alumni Lane in Ames, IA. Proceeds support Lutheran Services of Iowa.

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RUN FOR THE SCHOOLS

 

1/2 Mara, 10K, 5K, 1M, 1/2M. Iowa City, IA. . ....https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRunLocal?ref=hl . . . . Results .

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Iowa City, IA. 52240

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