Come explore some of central Iowa’s most scenic trails with Trek the Trails! This four mile trail event will trek through Story County Conservation’s McFarland Park, across prairie, woodland, and along the Skunk River.
Trek the Trails Run
Saturday, February 18th, 2012
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Jingle Bell Run Walk – Ames
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Where: Brookside Park (Maple Shelter)- 1325 6th Street, Ames,IA Distances: 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Description: This is a fun festive event for the whole family! Put on your reindeer antlers and your running shoes and come join us for some holiday cheer. 5K start time- 9:15am ; 100 yard “Reindeer Dash” for kids ages [...]
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GRIP Pair Up 4 a Purpose
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Where: Iowa State University Central Campus, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50010 Distance: 4K Run/ Walk Description: Youth and Shelter Services will hold the 2nd Annual Pair Up for a Purpose 4K Walk/Run to support the Great Relationships in Pairs (GRIP) Mentoring program. GRIP Mentoring relies on its pairs for success. Pairs of mentors and mentees [...]
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Run for the Roses – Ames
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Proceeds from Run for the Roses go to fund Arthritis Research Grants.
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Running With Heart Run
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
The annual Running With Heart 5K & 10K race/walk is coming up!
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Great Ames Adventure Race
Sunday, September 11th, 2011
The course starts with a 3 mile canoe/kayak race around Ada Hayden Lake, follows with a 15 mile bike route, then a 5K run within the park
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Captain Midnight’s Run for Cystic Fibrosis
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundatrion – Iowa Chapter, Shirts to first 100 registered. Classic shirts and mugs the rest of the field. Great Post race food and tons of prizes
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Midnight Madness Road Races
Saturday, July 9th, 2011
The races are followed by a large all you can eat pasta feed with a live band. This is a great time for mingling with fellow runners and maybe talking about experiences over a beer or two.
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5K on the 4th
Monday, July 4th, 2011
Ada Hayden Park
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Hope Run for Hospice
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
The compassionate staff and volunteers at the Israel Family Hospice House provide an environment of comfort and dignity for patients and their families. Your participation supports these efforts and provides hope to all those in need.
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Cleats for Feet 5k
Saturday, May 28th, 2011
The Cleats for Feet 5k Fun Run is a fundraiser to create scholarships for children in Story County that cannot afford to join youth sports organizations.
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SCAVMA Scamper
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
One of the unique features of our race is that we encourage you to bring your dog!!! Awards will be given for the 1st through 3rd place dogs to finish each race.
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Doughnut Run
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
During the run you will have the opportunity to eat doughnuts at the aid stations. You don’t have to eat them but if you do you must eat the doughnuts at the aid stations(you cannot run with them). For every doughnut you eat you will have time subtracted from your running time.
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Abana Banji Run
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
All proceeds from the Abana Banji Run purchase building supplies for schools in Uganda as part of the Ames High – Uganda project. Each summer, Ames students travel to Uganda to build learning facilities.
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Blue Sky Day 5K
Saturday, October 16th, 2010
Blue Sky Day is a fun 5k run/walk on the ISU campus. Proceeds fund services for children & families we empower from Lutheran Services in Iowa’s Beloit campus.
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Pi Mile Run
Saturday, October 16th, 2010
This is the Annual Pi Mile Run. The Pi Mile Run is a 5 km (3.1 mile, roughly Pi) road race benefiting the Special Olympics of Iowa. It is organized by Tau Beta Pi, Iowa State University’s engineering honor society.
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Band on the Run
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
The “Let the Band Play On” campaign is sponsoring a 5K Fun Run/Walk at Ada Haden Park
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Gamma Phi Beta’s Final Stretch 5k
Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Iowa State University Central Campus: Ames, Iowa
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Envi-Run
Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Sponsored by GREBE of Iowa State University
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VEISHEA 5K
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
This year’s VEISHEA ‘Off to the Races’ 5k run route through Iowa State’s central campus.
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Heartland Run for MPS
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
at Brookeside Park, Ames, Iowa
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5K For Life of Story County
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Join with area volunteers and participate in the American Cancer Society 5K for Life of Story County. It is a 5K course that allows participants to walk or run while following a designated course through Brookside Park in Ames.
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