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September Race
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OCT. 18-19
2025
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OCT. 18-19
2025
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2025
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Race director's - add your race here
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| Hoo Doo Hustle 5K, 8:00 AM. Event takes place at 29498 Shortstop Avenue, Neola,
IA Celebrate your Labor Day Weekend in Neola, Iowa at the annual Hoo Doo Days festival.
You'll start your at the Hall Sports Complex and baseball fields, up the big hill
through the neighborhoods, all the way to the peak of the hill with views of the
Loess Hills, and all the way back down. The second half of the race will be a breeze! |
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Dick Schillig
563-332-2200.
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| Watermelon Days 5K, 6:30 PM. Takes place the corner of Main St. & Water
St. in Fayette, IA. Drawings for 8 x $20 Gift Certificates will take place. |
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Brightside Beer 1 Mile, 6:20 PM. Takes place at 480 Center
Place, Altoona, Iowa
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| Tri State Popcorn Days Race 10-K & 5K Run/Walk,, 8:00 AM. This is part
of Hamburg Popcorn Days. Will run through parts of Iowa, Nebraska & Missouri.
Starts at Hamburg Comm School, 309 S Street, Hamburg, Iowa. |
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Mike Wells
712-350-1065
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| Pulaski Corn Show 5K, 8:00 AM. Run through a beautiful rural Iowa community
and join us for all of the festivities that follow at the Pulaski Corn Show! A whole
day of family fun and entertainment! The first 50 registrants will receive a loaded
swag bag full of fun and useful items from beautiful Davis County! Pulaski, Iowa.
.. . .. .results |
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| Mental Health Matters 5K , 7:30 AM. Takes place at 1850 Boyson Rd Hiawatha,
Iowa. The Mental Health Matters 5K Run and Walk was created in an effort to decrease
stigma around mental health challenges, encourage reaching out for help and honor
those who have died by suicide. Our crisis support and suicide prevention services
are available 24/7 at no cost. You can call us at the Foundation 2 Crisis Line at
(319) 362-2174 or chat and text through Your Life Iowa (www.yourlifeiowa.org). |
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Waterloo YMCA Triathlon, 9:00 AM. This event takes place
at Georgew Wyth State Park, Waterloo, Iowa.
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| Walk With You 5K, 9:00 AM. Takes place on the back loop of Water Works Park
in Des Moines, Iowa.No one should walk alone. Supporting individuals who have lost
a child. |
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Galen Wilke
PO Box 378
Ames, IA 50010
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| Running with Straws 5K Run/Walk/Jog/Wog, 9:45 AM!! Event takes place at Coneflower
Shelters, Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines, Iowa. |
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Shannon
563-242-2110.
Contact
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| Mighty Mo 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Kid's Run
All courses will be Flat, Fast & Fun! Proceeds will help support the
efforts of the H.A.R.T. Foundation. Helping Athletes Run & Train. Starting and
finishing at the Siouxland Expo Center, Sioux City, Iowa and continuing on the Missouri
River Trail next to it. Something For Everyone! |
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Ray Thomas - 712-899-5915
Jim Ewoldt - 712-251-5576
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| Paws in the Park 5K Run/Walk for the Foundation for the BAHS, 8:00 AM. This
event takes place at the Iowa Arboretum in Boone, IA |
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| Monticello Panther Prowl 10K & 5K, 7:30 AM. BE Strong Fitness &
Yoga, with support of the Greater Monticello Foundation, is hosting the 5th annual
Monticello Panther Prowl 5k/10k, with all proceeds benefiting local nonprofit organizations.
619 S Main St., Monticello, IA |
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| Monarch Migration Fun Trail Run, 9:AM At the Wapsi River Enviormental Ed Center,
31555 52nd Avr. in Dixon, Iowa. |
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| Back the Blue Pump N Run, 8:00 AM. Pump, Run or Walk to Back the Blue. 5K
Pump and Run a participant's score will be based on a combination of how many times
he/she can bench press a % of their weight (see weight charts posted on the Facebook
page for this event) & 5K race time. Pump and Run athletes can weigh in and lift
between 8:00 am and 9:15 am on race day. Event takes place at 5205 Grand Street,
Ames, IA. |
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| BrickHouse Fitness Pump & Run, 8:00 AM. Event is in support of Suicide
Awareness through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Takes place
at BtickHouse Fitness,86 PAINe St. S.E., Bondurant, Iowa. |
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| Council Bluffs Community 5K, 4:30
PM. FREE! Presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4200 Ave.
B, council Bluffs, Iowa. |
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| Running Wild's "Running Free 5K", 8:00 AM. Takes place at Credit
Island Park, 220 West river Dr,. Davenport, Iowa. Proceeds benefit Wold Relief, a
non-profit agency providing service for refugees & othe immigrants in Western
Illinois and Eastern Iowa. |
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Gateway
Callenge Sprint Triathlon & Tri Relay, 8:00 AM. This event
takes place in Marengo, IA. The Gateway Challenge Sprint Triathlon will begin
at Gateway Park in Marengo, Iowa. The 500 meter swim will take place at Gateway lake.
The roughly 15 mile bike portion will take you from Marengo, to West Amana, then
to South Amana, and return to Marengo. The 5k run will begin on the Gateway trail,
which incorporates the flood levy along the Iowa River, then slightly out of town
and back into town, ending at Gateway Park. .. . ..
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Run as One for Taylor 5K & 1 M, 8:30 AM. Starts in the
Winterset High School parking lot, 624 Husky Dr., Winterset, Iowa. . . . . ....Results
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Angie Heim
515-707-8965
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Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, 1/2 Mara & Marathon Relay, 7:30 AM.
Takes place at the Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon (SCIA) 619 W. Sheridan Ave.
The Wabash Trace Nature Trail is mostly flat, tree-lined converted rail road line
crossing through scenic Iowa countryside with crushed limestone surface
Shenandoah, IA. .. . .. .results |
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Doug Fishwild
Mark Powers
Bob Andresen
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CMH Foundation
319-642-5543
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| George Ballard Memorial 5K Fun Run & 2M Walk, 8:00 AM. Not Timed! Takes
place at the Mitchellville City Park. Mitchellville, Iowa. Part of Thomas Mitchell
Days! |
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| NextGen Mental Health Walk|Run, 9:30 AM. Starts and Ends at NextGen Motors
in Muscatine, IA |
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| FIND YOUR SPEED 10K & 5K, 9:00 AM Takes place at 303 Scott Ave, Des Moines,
IA. Sponsored by Single Speed Brewing. |
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| Iowa Brewery 5K Running Series - Big Grove Brewery, 12 Noon, Take Place at
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom 555 17th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 |
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| Arrowhead 5K & 1M Obstacle Trail Run, 10:30 AM. Multiple heats. Neola,
IA. Benefiting Pottawattamie County Trails Association. . . .results |
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Contact
563-927-7534
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| Great
River Bridge Race 10K, 5K, 1M Run, Takes place in Burlington, Iowa. The Great
River Bridge Race is more than just a race, it's an event for everyone to experience.
Be one of the few people to cross the Great River Bridge on foot, which is usually
closed to pedestrian traffic. Experience the energy of one of the greatest events
in Burlington, one that brings the community together where you'll leave feeling
part of something great! Not only will you have an amazing time but you will be benefiting
Burlington Parks and Recreation, which will have a lasting impact for everyone in
our community. . . . . ....Results |
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| Pufferbilly Days 10K & 5K, 7:30 AM. Pufferbilly Days is THROWING BACK
ON THE TRACKS WITH A 90'S THEME THIS YEAR! Event starts and ends at 605 Story St.,
in downtown Boone, IABoone, Iowa. |
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| Off the Beaten Path 6K & 3k Trail Race, 9:00 AM. Takes place at the Jacob
Krumm Nature Preserve, near Grinnell, IA, Runners will experience the tall grass
prairie, woodlands, and maybe even some wildlife! In addition, grass surfaces will
cushion the strides of each runner. Immediately following the events, snacks and
refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded. Proceeds from the trail race
will serve to benefit the natural resources and sustainability of Jasper County through
the help of our non-profit group, Jasper Conservation Connection. |
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Kari Van Zante
642-792-9780
entry
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515-570-4106
Mark Good
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| Broken Anvil Backyard
Ultra, 7:00 AM. Takes place on approximately 4 mile loop at
Pollmiller park in West Point, Iowa. Start new loop each hour, finish each
loop before start of next hour. . . . . ....Results |
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| Kiwanis Boomtown Glow Trail 5K, 8:00 AM. This event takes place at
Benton County Courthouse East Lawn in Vinton, Iowa. Hosted by the Vinton Noon Kiwanis
Club. Benefiting Operation Backpack from Vinton Shellsburg School District |
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| Germanfest 5K Run/Walk/Dash, 8:30 AM. This event takes place at Guttenberg
Municipal Hospital, Guttenberg, IA. Join us for a 5K Run/Walk along the mighty Mississippi
in the quaint, historic town of Guttenberg as we celebrate our rich German heritage
with GermanFest. |
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Contact_us
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309-751-9800.
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| 5K Beer Run X West O Beer. 11 AM. Takes place at West O Beer at 503 Terrace
Park Boulevard in Milfoed, IA. |
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| Keswick
Harvest Days Harvest Hustle 5K & 1M, 8:00 AM. Takes place at the
Keswick Fire Station in Keswick, Iowa. This is for participants of all ages. All
proceeds go to the Keswick Community Club for future Harvest Day Events. |
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| Des Moines Public Schools Foundation One Run (2M), 9:00 AM. Fund raiser for
Puvlic School System! Takes place at Water Works park in Des Moines, Iowa. |
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Run For Pie, 9 am-12
pm . Highway 30 & South Jackson St., Lisbon, Iowa. This is a certified course
and as the majority of races on this calendar are, this race is timed....... . .
. . . ....Results
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Joe Mischka
319-361-4688
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Hilltoppers GSCCC Youth XC Meet
Birdsall Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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| Ely Fall Fest Moonlight 5K and 1 Mile Run, 11:00 AM. Event takes place at
the Ely City Park in Ely, IA. Please note that vehicle parking will NOT be allowed
in the parking lot at Ely City Park or along the north side of Dows Street, as well
along Hillcrest or Highland after 2:00 PM on Friday. Participants are encouraged
to park along Main Street, in the paved parking lot just south of the American Legion
building, downtown or along other available city streets. . . . . .Results |
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| The Thordog Runway 5K Run/Walk, 11:oo AM. Takes place at the Anamosa Lawrence
Community Center in Anamosa, Iowa. Proceeds to scholarship fund. . . . . .Results |
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| Yellow River State Park Half Mara,, 10K, 5K Trail Runs, 7:00 AM. Takes place
in beautiful Yellow River State Park in N.E. Iowa. . . . . ....Results |
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| Iowa Brewery 5K Running Series - Reclaimed Rails Brewery 5K, 12 Noon, Takes
place at ReClaimed Rails Brewery, 101 Main St. SE, Bondurant, Iowa |
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Iowa Trail Run Series
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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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| Delmar Holtz Memorial 5K R/W, 8:00 AM. Event takes place in West Point, Iowa.
proceeds go to bebfit the St. Marys Church Benefit Fund. |
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| Sock Market 5K Fun
Run/Walk, 8:00 AM. Event for Junior Achievement of Central Iowa takes place
at Heritage Park, 1055 NE Beaverbrook Blvd., Grimes, Iowa. Look for the Clock Tower! |
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| St. Vincent DePaul 5M & 5K Runs/Walk/Bike for the Poor, It is an easy
almost flat trail that winds through a tree covered canopy along the side of the
Little Maquoketa River with bluffs of limestone on the opposite side. Takes place
at Heritage Pond 11269 Rupp Hollow Road, Dubuque, IA US |
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| Gimme S'more 3M & 1M Mud Runs,
?? Boone, Iowa. As a Healthiest State Initiative-approved event, the Gimme S'more
Mud Run will be officially recognized on iowahealthieststate.com as an activity that
supports the health and well-being of Iowans. We're proud to be affiliated with the
Initiative and look forward to supporting the Healthiest State Walk this fall.
Not Timed. |
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Heidi Solheim
319-240-7703
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| Pancake Day 10K & 5K Fun Run. Centerville, Iowa. Join us for this fun
race in conjunction with the town's annual Pancake Day celebration. The course begins
on the North side of the Centerville square and passes by several town landmarks.
The course comes full circle and ends on the North side of the square. You will find
yourself just a few steps away from free pancakes and activities for all ages! .
. . . .Results. |
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| Journey of Hope 5K Wig Run/Walk 9:00 AM. Takes place aTom Hanafan River's
Edge Park at 4250 River's Edge Parkway, Council Bluffs, IA. This is in support of
the Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center. |
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Ryan Tresnak
303 N K Ave.
Vinton,IA 52349
319-202-8513
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Wild Boar Challenge,(4
to 5 Miles), 9:00 am. Wildwood Hills Ranch, 2552 Union Lane. St Charles IA. It
is in the vein of the Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder style challenge race. Farrell;s
Extreme Body Shaping is designing the obstacles for our race. . . . . ....Results
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Luke Sargent
515-577-3936.
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| Remy's 5K Run / Walk, 10:30 AM. Takres place at Snow Bunting Lodge in Hickory
Grove Park in Colo, Iowa. Proceeds to the Chase Away K9 cancer Foundation. |
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Amanda
NAMI
Iowa
3839 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310.
W-515-254-0417.
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| River s Edge Trail Half Marathon, 8:00 AM. Starts at the Eldora Welcome Center
& Railroad Museum, 9 Park St, Eldora, IA. Enjoy the beautiful Iowa River Greenbelt
with this 13.1 mile paved loop beginning in Eldora, taking you through Pine Lake
State Park, Steamboat Rock, and coming back on the Rivers Edge Trail. We will be
donating the proceeds from the run to the continued work and upkeep of the Rivers
Edge Trail. . . . . .Results. |
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| Mad Creek 5K Run/Walk,
8:45 AM. Takes place at Calvery Church in Muscatine, Iowa. Proceeds benefit the Mad
Creek after school program for Jr High students. |
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Quad Cities Marathon &
Marathon Relay, 1/2 Marathon, 5K, 1M, 7:30AM, The event covers 5 races, 4 cities,
3 bridges, 2 states, and 1 Island, all along the mighty Mississippi River. The 26.2
mile run starts and ends in downtown Moline, ..Results
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Iowa Remembers
(Anna Fuller),
605 NW 10th Circle
Grimes, IA 50111
515-494-5392
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Valley Running Club Youth XC Meet
Valley Southwoods High School, West Des Moines, Iowa
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| Corridor Running North Shore Distance Classic, 1/2 mara & 4M Runa, 9:00
AM. Take place at Lake Macbride, Main Lodge near Solon, IA. . . . .
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| Iowa Brewery Running Series - Firetrucker Brewing Co., 12 PM. 718 SW 3rd St.,
Ankeny. Iowa. |
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Carol
319-377-1955
Amy Keating
3950 Dostal Ct
Marion, Ia 52302
319-310-0118
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