Sowing & Reaping 5Ks

The Sowing & Reaping 5Ks are two point-to-point 5K races in Iowa. One runs from Eldridge to Long Grove, and the other runs back from Long Grove to Eldridge. The Sowing 5K begins at 10 a.m. CDT, symbolizing the planting of seeds for a new growing season. The Reaping 5K starts at 9 a.m. CDT, carrying a harvest theme into the fall race. The series consists of two short road races connecting the same two towns in opposite directions. Runners may enter either race individually or register for both. The pricing suggests the pair is a seasonal set rather than separate events. The race structure is notable: spring points toward Long Grove with the sowing theme, and fall turns toward Eldridge with the harvest metaphor.