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Wolf Pack 5K,(formerly Crooked Creek Fun Run) and 1 Mile, 7:30 AM. Start and finish will be at the Winfield-Mt.Union H.S. on Olive St. in winfield, IA.

Big Red Pride, Box 252, Winfield, IA. 52659.

2

Project H2O Maffitt Lake 5 Mile Trail Run, 8 am, Maffit Park, Maffit Lake, Southwest of Des Moines. Cash prizes!

AWESOME POST RACE REFRESHMENTS: Iowa Chops on a stick, Sweet Corn, Watermelon!!!

John Lins, 515-323-6234

Map

2

5K Run for the Cob, 1 M Fun Run (part of Estherville's Sweet Corn Daze), 8:30 AM Estherville, IA. At the Library Square. . . . . . results

Molly Struve @ 712-362-7919

2

Ethan's Tractor Run 5k, (Proceeds benefit the Ethan Hungerford Memorial Scholarship). Mid-Iowa Antique Power Show, Hwy 30 amd Jessup Ave. 8 miles west of Marshalltown on Hwy 30. . . . . Results

Tim Hungerford
641-750-2626 Info.&.entry

2

Whaletown Triathlon
Toughest in the Midwest!
1k swim - 40k bike - 10k run. Flat swim, rolling to hilly bike, tough and hilly run. USA Triathlon Saunctioned. Results


Jon Jordan at 712/783-4568
or 712/762-3779.

2

Knoxville Nationals 1/3 Marathon & 4K, 7:33 AM. To benefit the Knoxville Dollars for Scholars. Prepare for the Fall Marathon season with the Knoxville Nationals 1/3rd Marathon. A scenic and challenging course, with entertainment and great swag!”

Joe Cunningham
641-820-0283

2

Maxwell Old Settlers 5K Run/Walk, 8:00am. in the Maxwell City Park behind Casey's General Store. The race is protected by the Story County Sherriff's Office and covers the beautiful city of Maxwell! The Old Settlers' Parade is immediately following the awarding of prizes at 10:00am.

Results

Curtis or Mary Husske
300 Baldwin St. Maxwell, Ia 50164
515-387-1232

2

First-Ever Midwest Federation Walk/Run for St.Jude's, 9AM. Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Midwest Federation W/Run for St.Jude's, 430 Parkland Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA.52403. entry.form

2

First Central Crossroads Triathlon

500m swim, 15M bike, 5k run
8 AM Start Location: Lake Killdeer,
Dewitt, Iowa

563-343-7132 Jeff.Castro

2

Cannonball Pump & Run, 7AM, Winterset, IA.

Bench Press a specified weight in proportion to your bodyweight, and for each press, you get seconds taken off your 5K time.

Results

515/462-4731 entry.form.here

2

Dows Depot Run, 5K and 2 mile, 8AM. $10 early entry fee - $15 on race day.

Kelvon Ellis 515-852-4672.

2

Panorama Days 5K R/W, 7:30 AM, Panora, IA. Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South Street, Panora, IA 50216. Age groups: 0-9, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. .Results here

entry.form 712-830-9007.

2

Clutier Fun Day 5K Run/Walk, Clutier Fire Station, Clutier, IA. 8 a.m. Hosted by North Tama FCCLA.

Contact Janice @ 319-231-8498

2

Town & Country Days Road Race, 8:00 AM, Epworth, Iowa. 8K Race & 2 Mile Walk or Run. Western Dubuque High School - 302 5th Avenue SW, Epworth, Iowa.

Mark Digmann 563-876-3442 entry.form

2

Atkins Watermelon Days Fun Run/5K & 1M, 8 AM. Next to the Pavilion Building (West Side) located at the City Park on Main Street, Atkins, IA. . . . . .results

Shawn Steffen 506.Pheasant Ave Atkins, IA 52206 319-446-7016 entry.form

2

The Skunk on the Dam 8K Race, (affectionately known as "That Dam/Skunk Race". The race is an 8K point to point run that starts at the Reasoner Dam in Humboldt and ends at Rose Mill park in Rutland. The race is run on the Three Rivers trail (crushed limestone) with less than .75 miles run on asphalt. Shuttle provided back to the start for those who wish to use the service. The run is part of the Humboldt Riverfest weekend with many activities available over the weekend.

Dean Clasen
402 Second Street North. Humboldt, Iowa. 50548. 515-332-4108 entry.form

2

Skunk River Stampede 5K, part of Ollie Big Days. 7 AM Firehouse on Main St in Ollie. 100 dollars to anyone who can break the coarse record! .........Results

Rob Wonderlich
25969-295th ST
Ollie, IA 52576
641-667-3801 entry.form.here

2

Tripoli Fun Days Tee to Spillway Run, 7:00 A.M. Tripoli, Iowa - Start Location - Maple Hills Country Club

Lawain Judisch, 1102 2nd St. S.E. Tripoli, Iowa 50676 319-882-3066

2

Glidden-Ralston FFA & Alumni Fun Days Walk, Run, or Crawl, 8:00 A. M. Glidden IA 51443

Donna Kinnick 29447 190th St Glidden IA 51443. 712-659-2232. entry.form

2

The Heart Connection presnts Run, Rock & Stroll, 5K & 10K & 1M, 8:00 AM. Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA. New this year.

Elaine Paglia
The Heart Connection
1221 Center Street, Suite 12 Des Moines, IA 50309

515-243-6239 ext. 7
1-877-535-7802 (toll free)

2

Mighty Mo Run/Walk , 1/2 Marathon starts at 6:30am, 8K & 1M Fun Run start at 7:30am. South Sioux City, NE

Brent Brown- 402/494-7536.

2

Twin Lakes Half-Olympic Triathlon Championship, 7:30 AM at Twin Lakes Christian Center, Manson, IA, 750 meter (0.47 mi) Swim, 20 km (12.4 mi) Bike, and 5 km (3.1 mi) Run

Bill Morton, 411.Court St, Ste. A, Rockwell City, IA 50579. 515-571-5638

2

Sweet Corn Days Butter Fun Run/Walk, 7:30 A.M. Start at Elgin City Park, downtown Elgin In connection with Elgin, IA Sweet Corn Days. Free t-shirt, post-race refreshments and door prizes. $12 fee day of race

Meg Benson
563.380.8977 entry.form.here

2

Team Fergalicious 5K Road Race, 8AM. Fire Station, 2nd Street, West Branch, IA
results here

John&.Cassie.White 374-290th St. West Branch, IA. 52358. 319-643-7414. entry.form.here

2

Old Settlers 5K Run/Walk, 8 AM. Starts at S.E.corner of City Park (Broad & Baldwin). Maxwell, IA.

Mary or Curt Husske 515-387-1232 entry.form

7

Veteran's Memorial Cardiac Classic, 6 PM. Waukon, IA.

Erin Berns 563-568-3411

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The Whistle Stop 5K, 8 AM. Lowden, IA.

Peg Kedley 563-941-7705

9

Iowa Association of Track Coaches Cross Country and Distance Running Clinic. Holiday.Inn.Downtown,.Des.Moines,.IA.

Details

9

Nick Wagner 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 AM. City Park,, Iowa City, IA.

Tami Brenneman, Iowa Donor Network, 550 Madison Avenue, North Liberty, IA 52317 319-665-3790. entry form

9

George Saling 2-Mile Walk,5K Run, and 10K Run, 8 AM. Starts on the Norrh side of the town square in Corydon, IA.

Dave Mason 641-872-1745

9

MAMM (Monroe Annual Mirco-marathon) 10K, 5K, Monroe,IA. 8AM. Walkers welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Results

Shirley Gilman P.O.Box 484 Monroe, IA. 50170 641-891-7096 entry.form

9

'Central.Iowa's.Hottest.Road.Race' Sweet.Corn.Run, Adel-Desoto-Minburn.High.School, Adel,.IA.,.8 AM.

@ 515/727-5481

9

Dutchman Triathlon 7:00 AM. Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles: Red Rock Lake, Pella, IA.

Contact 641-628-3289

9

Traer Winding Stairs Festival 5K Run/Walk, North Tama School, 6th and Walnut, Traer, IA. 8 a.m. Hosted by North Tama FCCLA

Contact Janice @ 319-231-8498

9

Panther Prowl 5K, 8 AM. B.E.Somebody Fitness outside of Monticello, IA.Proceeds go for a new treadmill for the H.S. fitness center. Monticello, IA.

Mike Lambert 319-465-4548. entry.form

9

West Des Moines Soccer Club "Fall into Soccer" 5K, 7:30 AM. Hidden Valley Soccer Complex, near Walnut Woods State, West Des Moines, IA.

Pete Olberding
515 238-6513. entry.form

9

DMU Run-Day-Voo 5k & 1M R/W, 6:30 a.m. Des Moines University, 3440 Grand Ave, Des Moines IA.

Ronnette Vondrak 515-271-1447:

9

St Jude's Sweet Corn Fest. Run /Walk 10K/5K Run & 5K Race Walk, 8 AM, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Bob Andresen
6816 Terrazzo Dr NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

9

Kraut Route 5K Run / Walk . at Lisbon Sauerkraute Days, 8 AM. In Lisbon City Park, Lisbon, IA.

Results

Sue Nelson,
319-455-2012.

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Camanche Classic 5k Run/Walk, 8 AM. Check-in at Imperial Lanes, 1823 S Washington Blvd. Prize money! Camanche, IA.

563/242-4563 or 563/244-9665.

9

Wellman Pickle Run, 5K & 1 mile race, 5:30 PM. North Park, Wellman, IA. Proceeds go to the Wellman Food Pantry! Come out and enjoy the fun this year at the Wellman Pickle Run!

Eric Parrott
319-646-5650
Cell: 319-325-1542 entry.form

10

Kids Y Triathlon, Ashworth Pool
8 am Checking In, 8:30 am. Sponsored by the Walnut Creek YMCA

Penny Luthens 515-224-1888 entry.form

10

Hartman Eco-Tri Triathlon
Kayak 3.4 miles, Bike 7.5 miles, Run 3.1 miles

George Wyth State Park, Alice Wyth Lake, Cedar Falls, IA.

Ben Carlson, R.D.
657 Reserve Drive,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613319-277-2187

16

Watermelon Stampede Against Diabetes 5K R/W, 8 AM. Muscatine High School Track, Muscatine IA.

Dell Wagner 563-263-8804 Kim.Seligman 563-263-5260 entry.form

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Fort Madison Bloodhound Booster All- Terrain Run. 5K & 10K run 8:30 A.M. There will be a 1 mile fun run at 8 AM. Takes place at the Rodeo Park which is next to the Ft Madison airport in Ft. Madison, IA. . . . . . . Results here

Ken Richman
319-372-8277 or Jairo Scruggs 319-372-9011

15 -16

Solon Cross Country presents; SUZY FAVOR-HAMILTON at a clinic on AUG. 15 & 16

info

16

Lone Tree Fun Run, 5K & 1M. 7:30 AM at Tank Park at the North end of Lone Tree, IA.

Russ Forbes 319-629-4222 entry.form

16

Atlanticfest Road Races, 5M & 2M, 2M Walk, 8AM at the City Park, Atlantic, IA.

712/243-3017 or
712/243-3526.

16

“Run For Your Life” 5K & 3K Runs and 3M Walk, 8 AM. Des Moines Water Works Park. Proceeds to go to the Iowa Heart Foundation

Jo Kajewski 1790.NW 70th Pl.
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
515-289-2372 or 515-247-4485

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Lost Island Youth Triathlon, Lost Island Water Park, Waterloo, IA.

email.here 319-233-1459

16

Cascade Canter 4K Run /Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk). 8 AM , Cascade, Iowa. . . . . . Results here

Ginny Horsfield 563/852-3201 entry.form.here

16

Phil Kruger 5K Memorial R / W, Dike Fire Station, Dike, IA. Also includes a 1 M fun run at 8 AM. Walk @ 7:30 AM........ . . . . . .

Wayne Whipps, P.O. Box 176, Dike, IA 50624. 319/989-2633 after 5:30 p.m. entry.form.here

16

Terril Fun Days Duathlon and 5k Run, 7:30 a.m., Terril School
Terril, IA. Three events : A single run Duathlon (5K run, 16 mile bike), Team Duathlon (one runner, one biker), 5K Run/Walk. Cost: $5.00 pre registration for individuals, $10.00 for team Duathlon. Add $5.00 for entry after August 9. No shirt (shirts can be ordered for additional charge)

Dan Schnelle
Box 182 Terril, IA 51364
712-853-6516

16

Aurora Comet Center 5K Run/Walk, 8:30 Am. Starts and finishes at the Aurora Comet Center in Aurora, IA. First 40 who register receive shirts.

Seth Gage 319-210-0733 entry.form

16

Rock River Run 5K/10K, Race will start at the Rock Valley City Park along Highway 18, Rock Valley, Iowa. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

712-476-5707

16

Rescheduled from June!

Alden Egg Days 5K Run, 8:00 a.m. City Park, Alden, Iowa. $15.00 (includes t-shirt and refreshments)

Chris Kuhnle
615 Pearl St.
Alden, IA. 50006
515-859-3092. entry.form

17

Pigman Triathon
(Half Ironman Distance) Palo, IA. USA Triathlon's Midwest Regional Long Course Championship.

John Sniko
at 319/373-0741.
Results here

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17

DU-STATE-DUATHLON.
Quad Cities Multisport Grand Prix Race #6. 8 AM, Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, Rural Rock Island County, 2m run 15m bike 2m run

Dave Thompson
309-764-5030

23

Huxley Prairie Festival 10K / 5K Run/Walk & 1 M Fun Run . 7:30 AM. Centennial Park, Huxley, IA.

Eden Gaul
580 Meadow Lane
Huxley, IA 50124
515-597-4580. entry.form

23

Leapfrog Bike & Run Half-Marathon and 1 & 2 mile fun runs. 2 contestants with 1 bicycle. All start race at the same time. One rides ahead and leaves the bike for the partner / then begins running. Partner runs to the bike and then rides past (leapfrogs) their partner. Repeat to finish. Dallas Center, IA

Bill Claman 515-778-1608

23

Racing on the Wild Side 5K (Off-road), 9:00 AM. Lake Meyer Park, Fort Atkinson, Iowa

Marissa Nordschow, 2546 Lake Meyer Rd, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144. 563-534-7145

23

Iowa SIDS 5K R/ W For the Future, Albia, IA. (only organized run)
Iowa SIDS 5K Walk For the Future,

Cedar Rapids: Noelridge Park 8:30 a.m.
Cedar Falls: George Wyth State Park 8:30 a.m.
Keswick: Iron Street 7:30 a.m.
Mason City: East Park Prairie Playground 8:30 a.m.
Washington: Sunset Park 8:30 a.m.
West Des Moines: Raccoon River Park 7:30 a.m.

Patty Keeley, 406.S.W School St, Ankeny, IA 50023. 515-965-7655 or toll free 866-480-4741

23

Dog Days Triathlon

3 mile run, 10 mile bike, 160 meter swim (pool), 7:30 AM, Belmond, IA.

Ron & Lu 641-444-7014 or cell, 515-571-7286

23

Le Grand Pioneer Days 5K Road Race, 8:00am
Le Grand, Iowa. . . . . ..Results

Wade Steward
641-479-2082. entry.form

23

Solstice Stride 5K Family Run & Kids Solstice Sprint, 6PM. At S. T. Morrison Park, Coralville, IA. Rescheduled from June 21st.

Sheila Baldwin 319-339-4755.

23

Denver Break-Away Days 5K Fun Run/Walk. 7:30 a.m. at Prestien Park in Denver, IA. . . . . . .Results here

Jess Wass 319-236-4462

23

Running Wild 2008 Cancelled due to flooding.

Running Wild for Langwood, Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Wapello, Iowa. 8:30 AM. Includes a 5 mile and 3 mile run/walk through the scenic refuge plus 1 mile and 1/2 mile kids fun run. rams at Langwood Education Center & Camp.

Julie Ohde Tri-Rivers Conservation Foundation
PO Box 261
Wapello, Iowa 52653

319-523-8381/

23

Story County 5K For Life, 8 AM, Brookside Park in Ames, Iowa. This is a run/walk fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Phyllis Craig American Cancer Society
8364 Hickman Rd. Suite D, Des Moines, IA 50325
515-727-0067

23

Black Squirrel Triathlon, Swim 1000 yards, Bike 21 miles, Run 6.2 miles. Lake Manawa Beach- Lake Manawa State Park, Council Bluffs, IA.

YMCA email 712-322-6606

23

Dexter Gallup, 8:00 A.M. Dexter IA.

Chris Egger
1372 State St
Dexter IA 50070
515-789-4337. entry.form

23

Marengo Memorial Hospital Foundation 5K Run / Walk, 7:30 AM Marengo, IA

Margaret Staman, 319-642-8054 or 866-930-8842. entry.form.here

23

Des Moines Fire Fest 5K. 8 AM, Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA. Proceeds go to DM Fireman's Welfare Fund.

Carl 515-975-2709

23

Grinnell Happy Days 5K, 8am race. Race begins and ends in front of Grinnell High School, 1333 Sunset Street, Grinnell, IA. Cost is $15

Travis Renze, 927.4th Ave. Grinnell,.IA 50112 641-236-2620

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Walk for the Future, 9 AM. Raccoon River Park, West Des Moines, IA.

Gary @ 515-289-2605

23

CC RiderFestival 5K Run/Walk & Bike Ride, Central City Mainstreet Downtown , Central City, IA.

Wayne Martin or call 319-438-6202.

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Salem Old Settler’s Fun Run, 10K & 2.2M, 8AM, Salem, IA.

John Feehan at 319-385-8966.

23

Buffalo Trail Run 5k. 8:00 am at Hickory Hills Park, La Porte City, Iowa.

Sarah Davis, 3338 Hickory Hills Road, La Porte City, IA..50651 319.239.8329.

24

5K Run For Big Dreams, 9:00 AM. Shores of Clear Lake, starting at Armour Pugh Memorial Park, Clear Lake, Iowa. . . . . . .Results

Mari Toyne
2810 Hwy 18 West
Clear Lake, IA 50428 641-357-8014.
online.registration

24

Hickory Grove Triathlon,Hickory Grove Lake nearest town is Colo, IA. 8 a.m.

Alex Syhlman

28

Race Like a Girl! 5:30 PM. Beginning bicycle racing clinic races. Union Park, Des Moines, IA.

more info

29

Captain Midnight's Run for Cystic Fibrosis, 7:00pm. 5K run and walk at North Grand Mall, Ames, IA. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundatrion - Iowa Chapter, ISU Greek competition - "The Captain's Cup". Great Post race food and prizes

Jeff Margrett
2966 Monroe Drive
Ames, IA 50010
515-450-5697 online.entry

29

Moonlight Stroll for Marfan, 8:30 PM, Copper Creek Lake, Pleasant Hill, IA.

515-371-5633

30

15th Annual Mustang Gallop, 5K R/W, 8:00 a.m. The race will be held at Jones Park in Cedar Rapids, IA. on a cross country-style course and will be clearly marked. Collegiate races will follow, 10:00 a.m. – College Women's 4K, 10:45 a.m. – College Men's 5K Map

Ryan Scheckel
319-363-1323 ext. 1836.

30

Madrid Milers LABOR DAY RUN, 2, 5, 15 miles. Starts at Madrid Elementary School (3 blocks west of Hwy. 17 on Hwy. 210). 7:30 am . .results

Lori E. Moran 116.S. Walnut
Madrid, IA 50156
515-291-5178 or 515-795-3055 evenings only

30

Beeds Lake Restoration Run 5k & Half Marathon, 7:30 & 7:45 am. Beeds Lake State Park, Hampton,IA

Mike Sutter 1009.1st.St NE Hampton,IA 50441. C-319-269-1024 H-641-456-2838 entry.form

30

Heat the Streets 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m. Guthrie County Hospital, Guthrie Center, Iowa

Guthrie Cty Hospital Fitness Center, 710 North 12th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115 641-332-3810

30

Rich Dellaca Pump and Run, 3 mile pump and run, 3 mile run/walk, 1 mile pump and run, 1 mile run/walk. Saydel High School 5601 NE 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50313. (lifting begins at 7:00 am, run begins at 8:00 am)

Nicole at 515-265-8653

30

Loop the Lake at Holiday Lake "5K Fun Run". 8:00 am, Meet at the Powell Shelter at Holiday Lake (about 10 miles north of Brooklyn, Iowa). Proceeds go to our new Community Center. Not a race!

Dale Howe 2904-37th St. Des.Moines, Iowa 50310. 515-274-1431(H) 515-201-5530(C) 641-522-7089(Lake)

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Scott Kiefer "Have a Heart for Marfan" Walk / Run . Copper Creek Lake, Pleasant Hill, IA. Adult runs - 8 AM. 2K Walk, 6K Fun Run , 10K Run Run, Youth Run – 8 and under is at 9 a.m. Same guy keeps winning this. He needs a challenge!

Teri-Dean
515-263-1948 entry.form

31

The Great Ames Adventure Race (GAAR)
Ada Hayden Heritage Park, Ames, Iowa
Paddle, bike, run.
Canoe/kayak 2.8 miles, Bike 15 miles, Run 5k

Dave Kraemer
515 232 2160
317 Fifth St.
Ames, IA 50010

31

Regina Fall Fun Run 5K & 1M, 8 am. @ Regina Education Center, Iowa City, IA. Brunch to follow as part of Fall Festival.

Nancy Yowell
Regina Education Center
2140 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-321-0100

31

Jump Right In & Run, Half marathon, half marathon-2 person relay (6.1 / 7miles) & 5K run. All races start at 7:30 a.m. Storm Lake, Iowa.

Grace Ivey, 201 Stoney Point Dr, Storm Lake, IA 50588 712-732-4487, 712-299-1304. Entry.form.here

 

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