The Muddy Monster cross country run is more than just your ordinary road race!  It is a journey that allows the common athlete to achieve personal goals, enjoy what nature has to offer, take a step back in history, and participate in Halloween fun.

Muddy Monster offers a 15K run (9.3 miles), 5K run/walk (3.1 miles), Monster Mile (17 & under), and a Lil’ Monster fun run.  The loop course, which takes place almost entirely on grass and trails, starts and finishes in scenic Seminole Valley Park and runs through Ushers Ferry Historic Village.  Check out the site for complete details including the race time line.

Participants are also encouraged to have some fun and race in their favorite Halloween costume! Every participant in costume will be eligible for costume awards.

Where: Seminole Valley Park, 1400 Seminole Valley Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405

Website: http://muddymonster.com/

Results: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

Distance: 5K

Description: The race will follow Marion Arts in the Park and Swamp Fox 5K routes. Registration can be done on the day of the event from 2:30 pm until 3:45 pm. Proceeds from the race will benefit Spanda Inc’s Cedar Rapids Vision in Motion Clinic.

Website: www.spandainc.com

Contact: jhall49629@aol.com

Results: 2011

Where:

Distance: 5k and 10K

Description: Join us to help eradicate clubfoot.  We race so one day they run!

Website: www.uiortho.com/races
Contact Email: races@uiortho.com

Where: Raccoon River Park, West Des Moines, Iowa

Distance: 5K

Description: This 5K event is a race/walk to honor and remember fallen service members from the state of Iowa.

Email: iowaremembrancerun@gmail.com

Results: 2011, 2010

Website: www.iowaremembrancerun.com

Distance: 5K, 10K (2 loops with a little extra)

Description: We welcome people of all ages and abilities to celebrate this tradition with us as part of the annual Sweet Corn Festival weekend.

The 5K race course begins at the school, east on 42nd, north on police-secured Ushers Ferry Road, up North River Blvd to Aegon, through the parking lot, and cruises down 42nd to finish back at the school.

The 10K is ~2 loops of this, with the 2nd loop starting at the corner of 42nd and Usher’s Ferry Rd.

Website: For more information, visit the website.

Contact: Julie Johnston – email: jjgo262@gmail.com or call: 319-550-4980

Results: 2011 10K Run, 2011 5K Run, 2011 5K Walk, 2009 8K, 2009 5K, 2008 8K, 2008 5K, 2007 8K, 2007 5K,

Race Distances: 5K run/walk – 1 mile fun run

Description: It is a flat fast course.  The Alburnett Community School District Foundation is sponsoring this race for the walking trail and track for the community.

Contact Email: skoff@fmtcs.com

Results: 2009 5k

Registration: Download the entry form here: Pirate Dash 2012 Entry

Distance: 5K

Description: An out and back course on the bike path of Sioux Falls near Elmwood Park.

Website: http://www.allsportcentral.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=37836

Where

Distances: 5K/10K/1K Family Run

Description: Run from Downtown then along scenic Otis Road bordering The Cedar River and back. Packet pickup Friday night 4-8 PM and Saturday 6:30 AM. Tech shirts, pancake breakfast, trophies, medals, gift bag, numerous free family activities in the park, USA Track and Field Sanctioned Race.

Website: www.kidsagainsthungercr.com

Contact: Chris Bowers cbowersdc@gmail.com

Results: 2011 5K and 10K

Where

Description: Annual Greater Monticello Foundation Panther Night Prowl. Post race party and live band at the finish. 5K Race Age Categories and Awards: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

1st Place Trophies & $100 Overall Male and Female Medals to 1st thru 3rd Each Age Group Male & Female (no awards in 2 Mile Fun or Kids Fun Races)

5K (3.1 Miles) Scenic Out and Back (fairly flat & fast)

Website: http://www.monticellopantherprowl.com

Contact Email: mikelambert.home@gmail.com

Results: 2011 5K Run, 2011 2 Mile

Where: Des Moines Botanical Center, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA

Registration: www.getmeregistered.com

Website: http://www.botanicalcenter.com