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Drake Relays On-the-ROADS

John — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:00:36 +0000

Where: Adjacent to Drake Stadium on Forest Avenue east of 28th Street

Distance: Half Marathon and 8K run

Website: Click here for more information.

Frostbite Foot Race 8K

John — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:00:49 +0000

Where: Scott County Park, Eldridge, Iowa

Description: A beautiful run through scenic Scott County Park, near Eldridge/Parkview, Iowa. This is an 8k run (approx. 4.8 miles) with gentle rolling hills. The roads are always well cleared. Starts at Whispering Pines pavilion, just inside the park. There will be shirts, snacks, hot cider, awards and great door prizes, including bikes. Please sign up early to receive a shirt.

Registration: Online here or download the entry form here:

Contact: frostbitefootrace2006@yahoo.com

Return of the Turkey Trot

John — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:00:17 +0000

Where: Marion High School, Marion Iowa

Description:8K Run and 4K Family Fun Run/ Walk. Participants will receive the ever-popular long-sleeved Turkey Trot t-shirt and a free pancake breakfast. 8K run winners receive a Turkey and Pumpkin Pie. Age division winners receive a Medal & Pumpkin Pie.

Website: http://www.thereturnoftheturkeytrot.com

Results: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

Wild About The Child Trail Run

John — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:00:06 +0000

Where: Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa, 3000 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, IA

Distance: 8K Run and 1.25 Mile Walk

Description: Wild About the Child offers a rugged course, carved from the most beautiful Madison County countryside, a picturesque run-walk course and good-ol’ cowboy hospitality. You will be challenged by the 8K course of horse trails weaving through 400 acres of wooded hills, finishing on the shore of our 10 acre lake. The 1.25-mile run-walk course has incredible lake views and vistas.

Registration: Click here to sign up online

Swamp Stomp & Gator Gallup

John — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:00:53 +0000

Where: Race starts at Lake Wehrspann-Chalco, 8901 S 154th ST, Omaha, NE 68138

Distance: 8K Run, 1 Mile

Description: Authentic cajun cuisine and music! Artistically designed t-shirts & awards. Come out for a swamp stompin good time!

Website: http://www.teamnebraska.com/new/

Town and Country Funfest Road Race

John — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:00:16 +0000

Where: Western Dubuque High School, 302 5th Avenue SW, Epworth, Iowa

Distance: 8K Race & 2 Mile Run/ Walk

Description: Awards and post race Town and Country Parade!

Registration: Download the entry form here: Town and Country Fun Fest 2011 Entry

Contact: For more information, email Mark Digmann.

Alliant Energy Fifth Season Race

John — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:24 +0000

Where: For 2011 there are brand new courses for both the 5K and Alliant Energy 8K. Flat and fast out and backs along the Cedar River, with the 8K featuring the brand new Prairie Park Fishery. All races start near the Chrome Horse Saloon, 1202 3rd Street Southeast
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Description: The Alliant Energy 8k is the longest running 8K race in the USA and has awarded more prize money than any other 8K in America. $14,000 in prize money will be awarded to athletes from all over the world. Local/State prize money and awards go 5 deep in age groups for this competitive event. It’s a running homecoming for Eastern Iowa. The 5k run/walk is a non-competitive event and a great way to start your Independence Day! There are also Kids Races and a Kids Parade, too.

Click here for new course maps.

Distances: 8k, 5k Run/Walk, Youth Mile Run, and Kid’s Fun Run

Email: director@fifthseasonrace.com

Website: http://www.fifthseasonrace.com

Registration: Download the entry form here: 2011 Registration

Results: 2011 8k, 2011 5k, 2010 5k, 2010 8k, 2009 8k, 2009 5k

RUNorwalk

John — Sat, 07 May 2011 13:30:02 +0000

Where: Norwalk High School Track, Norwalk, Iowa
Distance: 8K Run and 5K Walk

Registration: Download the entry form here or register online here.

For more information, visit the website or email the Chamber of Commerce.

Iowa Speedway 8k

John — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:00:31 +0000

Where: Iowa Speedway Grounds, Newton, Iowa

Description: “Where the Rubber Meets the Road”, a road race that begins and ends on the start/finish line of the Iowa Speedway in Newton. The 5-mile race will start on Pit Lane, continue out and around the Speedway property, entering back to the track through the infield tunnel, finishing with a lap around the 7/8-mile oval. There will be checkered flags, photos in victory lane and a great curb crowd to keep runners motivated!

Registration: Register online here.

Contact: Melissa Butler

Capital Strider’s Loop the Lake

John — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:00:40 +0000

Where: Gray’s Lake, 1400 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, Iowa 50321

Race Description: The Annual Capital Striders Loop the Lake run marks the unofficial start of the racing season and is a must-do event for runners of all skill levels. The flat and fast 8K race, making 2+ laps around Gray’s Lake near downtown Des Moines. Following the 8K, the Little Lakers race, a race for kids ages 0 – 10 will be held at approximately 9:15am.

Unfortunately, due to the number of participants and the narrow trail, we are no longer able to accommodate walkers in the event. The 8K course is USTAF certified and is run on a twelve foot wide (in most sections), relatively flat asphalt trail. This race completes just over two loops around the lake.

Little Lakers Run
Children 10 years old and younger will be placed in age groupings and will run distances of 100 – 400 meters along the path. Pre-registration is required prior to 8:45 a.m. on race day. There is no entry fee for the Little Lakers Run. Races begin approximately 9:15am. Free T-shirts for the first 50 registrants. Ribbons for all participants.

Getting There
Gray’s Lake Park is located south of downtown on Fleur Drive. From I-235 take the M.L. King exit and head south 1.5 miles to the park entrance. Parking will be on the west side of Fleur Drive at Waterworks Park.

Registration: Download the entry form here: 2011 Entry

Website: for more information, visit the Capital Striders here.