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Minnkota 5K Run

John — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:00:20 +0000

Where: Elmwood Park, Sioux Falls, SD

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

Kids Against Hunger

John — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:00:14 +0000

Where: Greene Square Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

Lake Geode Challenge

John — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:30:03 +0000

Where: Geode State Park, 3333 Racine Avenue, Danville, IA 52623

Distance: Swim 1,500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles

Description: The Lake Geode Challenge is an Olympic distance triathlon (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) that takes place in Southeast Iowa. The event begins with an out and back swim from the sandy beach of Lake Geode. Wet suits are allowed per USAT rules.

The challenging 40k bike course will take participants on a scenic loop outside Geode State Park. The course features flat roads, rolling hills and a long climb through a quiet, rural countryside. One water station is available along the course.

The race concludes with a 10k run on good asphalt and concrete roads in beautiful Geode State Park. The course includes rolling to challenging hills. Water stations are available approximately every three quarters of a mile.

Ice cold plunge baths available after race. $1,500 Purse to be awarded to top five male & female over all winners. Additional cash awards for Masters, Teams, and Fastest Splits. Unique geode awards are given away to age group place winners. Door prizes are available for all participants.

Website: http://www.lakegeodechallenge.org

Contact: racedirector@lakegeodechallenge.com

Results: 2011, 2010

XTERRA Sugar Bottom

John — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:00:45 +0000

Where: Sugar Bottom Recreation Area, just outside of North Liberty, IA, 2192 Mehaffey Bridge Rd, Solon, IA 52333

Distances: 1500m swim, 22km bike, 10k run

Description: XTERRA Sugar Bottom is an off-road triathlon at the Sugar Bottom recreation area. This is the only XTERRA race in Iowa at the best trails in the state! We’re excited for our second edition of the race so come out and race July 31, 2011. Go fast and get dirty!

Website: www.xterrasugarbottom.com
Contact Email: xterrasugarbottom@gmail.com

Results: 2010

Amanda the Panda Popsicle 5K

John — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:00:35 +0000

Where: Raccoon River Park, 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA

Description: Amanda the Panda is here to help grieving children and families heal after the death of a loved one. Amanda the Panda’s Popsicle 5K Fun Run/Walk is one of three annual fundraisers that help us raise money to keep this special programming available. It will be a fun day for our families, donors, and volunteers to reconnect, as well as for new faces to join us and learn about our mission. Before the event, check out our merchant fair!

Website: http://www.amandathepanda.org

Pine Lake Trail Run

John — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:00:34 +0000

Where: The 5k trail run begins at Pine Lake State Park (1/2 mile east of Eldora, Iowa) View Map here

Description: The Pine Lake Trail Run is a part of the Miles of Smiles Race Series! Participation in the Miles of Smiles Race Series is free (regular race fees still apply), click here to get all the detailsand join the fun!

Contact: For more information, email Mike Teske.

XTERRA Sugar Bottom Trail Run

John — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:00:12 +0000

Where: Sugar Bottom Recreation Area, just outside of North Liberty, IA, 2192 Mehaffey Bridge Rd, Solon, IA 52333

Distances: 5K and 10k run

Description: This year we have a brand new event to add to the XTERRA Sugar Bottom weekend festivities. The Sugar Bottom Trail Run will take place the day before the triathlon on July 30th at 9AM. We will have 5 kilometer and 10 kilometer course options. The trail run is a part of the XTERRA Trail Run Series so you’ll be able to earn points toward your standing in the series and compete nationally. Just make sure you go fast!

Website: http://xterrasugarbottom.com/node/14

Results: 2011

Contact Email: xterrasugarbottom@gmail.com

Bix 7

John — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:00:58 +0000

If you’re a Bix 7 veteran or planning to participate for the first time, the Bix is one of the United States most prestigious and challenging races.

Where: Brady Street, Downtown Davenport, IA

Distance: 7 Mile and 2 Mile (Quick Bix)

Website: www.bix7.com

Results: Past Year’s Results

Have Heart for Marfan

John — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:00:35 +0000

Where: Copper Creek Lake, 1290 Copper Creek Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Distance: 5K, 10K, and 2K for 12 and under and a 2K walk

Description: Pre-registration due by July 12, 2010 to guarantee t-shirt. Race day registration available. Awards to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for women and men in age groups.

For 2K youth run – 12 years and younger, awards to top three participants

Youth trot – 100 yard dash 11 and under – Ribbons to all participants

Contact Email: tkdean11@q.com

Registration: Download the entry form here

Results: 2011

Website: http://heartofiowa.org

Tall Corn Days 5K

John — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:00:31 +0000

Where: The race starts at The American Legion Community Center, 200 Main Street, Sioux Rapids, IA.

Registration: Download the entry form here: Tall Corn Days 2011 Entry

Contact: For more information, email Dan Skelton.