5K races near Walker

The Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer is an annual October event in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. It features a timed 5K run, a 5K walk, and a family fun walk of about one mile. All participants begin in the morning, uniting runners, walkers, families, and supporters in a single event. The race generates funds for free mammograms and other local breast-care and gynecological services. Cindy Young helps organize the event, which has a history connected to Sandy Knight, identified by the race as Young’s sister and visionary. Online access to past results and photos provides a historical record of participants.

Runners in the Keystone Iowa Zombie Apocalypse 5K wear flag football belts as costumed zombies wait along the course, attempting to pull their flags. This chip-timed 5K takes place in Keystone, Iowa, beginning at 91 2nd Ave. It is a fall race with a $35 registration fee. The course prioritizes completing 5 kilometers with flags intact over achieving a personal best. Zombies are outfitted with makeup or costumes, and the rules restrict contact to flag pulls only; no grabbing, pushing, striking, or wrestling is permitted between runners and zombies. Participants may run, walk, or crawl the distance, with all proceeds benefiting Keystone First Responders and Benton Girl's Wrestling.

The Hot Cider Hustle in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and an untimed 5K. A Kid's Division 5K is available for runners 12 and under. Virtual options for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K allow participation remotely. The post-race offerings are central to the event's theme: finishers receive hot apple cider, caramel apples, and a finisher mug. Children's registration includes an untimed bib along with the same cider, caramel apple, and mug. Photos can be shared using #HotCiderHustle, and official event details are available at IowaRuns.com.

The Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is a Thanksgiving morning race in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offering both timed and untimed 5K options. It is designed for those seeking a holiday run or walk before the day’s meal, and every finisher receives a donut at the finish line. The event also features a virtual 5K, a kids’ 5K fun run for ages 11 and under, and a free 100-meter Kids Dash for ages 8 and under. The kids’ 5K uses an untimed bib and includes the finish-line donut, maintaining a simple, low-pressure family atmosphere. Participants can share race photos using the #TurkeyTradition hashtag, and official updates will be posted on IowaRuns.com as event details may change before race morning.