Gare di 5K vicino a Waukee

The B-INSPIRED 5K is a family-friendly run/walk at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens in Madrid, Iowa. The main 5K is open to ages 10 and up, starting after a Kids Dash for younger runners. The event accommodates various paces: runners, walkers, those aiming for a personal record, and participants who simply wish to join. The course winds through the arboretum's woodlands, prairies, and garden areas. The Kids Dash is for children ages 4 to 10, circling a treehouse village. Wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility chairs are welcome. The finish line offers local food options, including cheese and breakfast burritos from Weather or Naut Catering, with a coffee truck present.

The Blazing 5k is a fast road 5K in Des Moines, Iowa, held in Water Works Park starting from the George Flagg Parkway area. It is considered the fastest 5K in the Midwest and also functions as the USATF Iowa Road 5K State Championship. The event includes an open 5K with no time limit, alongside distinct elite women's and men's races with qualifying times of 20:00 and 16:30, respectively.

Alla Mayor's Run for the Trails ci sono una mini-corsa di 0.62-mile per i bambini (dai 2 ai 5 anni) e una corsa di 0.62-mile intorno al lago (dai 6 ai 10 anni). Per loro ci sono pettorali mini, magliette per i ragazzi e medaglie. I bambini possono anche fare la 5K gratis, se accompagnati da un adulto iscritto. La 5K per gli adulti è cronometrata con chip e include una t-shirt tecnica a maniche corte. Dopo la gara, ci saranno ristoro, premi di categoria e anche premi a estrazione. Il ritiro del pettorale è al Crown Point Community Center oppure la mattina stessa della gara.

RUNorwalk begins in the Warrior Stadium parking lot at Norwalk High School on Wright Road in Norwalk, Iowa, held in October. Participants can choose a 5K run or walk, a 10K run, a 2-mile walk, or a kids' fun run, accommodating both serious racers and families. Chip timing is provided, with cash and other prizes awarded for the 5K run only. Packets can be picked up at Norwalk Area Chamber locations, and race-day pickup and registration are also options. The 5K and 10K follow established routes originating from the high school area, with results available online post-race. Children aged 8 and under may participate in a complimentary fun run following the main events without prior registration. Leashed dogs are permitted for runners, though bicycles are prohibited. The race proceeds regardless of weather conditions, and participants are encouraged to donate canned or non-perishable food items to the Norwalk Food Pantry.

To Grandmother's House We Go takes runners into Brown's Woods on dirt trails near Des Moines. This fall trail race offers 5K, 10K, and 15K distances, all beginning at 9:00 AM. The terrain features both singletrack and double-track paths. The race structure is straightforward: the 5K completes the outer loop once, the 10K twice, and the 15K three times. Walkers are welcome, particularly for the shorter distances. The course remains open for three hours. Proceeds benefit Des Moines dirt trails, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders. Dogs are prohibited on the course during the event due to insurance regulations.

Il Turkey Trails- Des Moines è una corsa a tema Ringraziamento che fanno al Gray's Lake Park a Des Moines, Iowa. Hanno una half marathon, una 10K, una 5K, una 1 mile e pure la Kids Dash. Le gare principali sono cronometrate con chip, con risultati live, premi per i primi assoluti, per i master e per categoria d'età. Invece la 1 Mile, la Kids Dash e l'opzione virtuale non sono cronometrate. L'evento è pensato sia per le famiglie che per i runner abituali, con prezzi speciali per i giovani per la 5K e la 10K, e la Kids Dash per i bambini fino a 10 anni. Il giorno della gara è tutto semplice: puoi ritirare il pettorale la mattina stessa. La Kids Dash parte poco prima delle gare principali, e i risultati li trovi esposti vicino alla tenda delle iscrizioni dopo l'arrivo. La maggior parte delle iscrizioni in presenza include un pettorale personalizzato, una maglietta "designer" e la medaglia da finisher. Per la Kids Dash, invece, danno un mini pettorale, una maglietta per ragazzi e una medaglia specifica per bambini. All'arrivo, i finisher hanno foto gratuite e pure la torta. L'evento prevede anche un after-party e l'opzione di gara virtuale per chi vuole maglietta e medaglia senza doversi spostare fino a Des Moines.

The Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K is a Thanksgiving Day run and walk in Ankeny, Iowa, starting at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd. The main event is a 5K with timed and untimed options. The event also offers a kids’ 5K division for runners 11 and under, a free Kids Dash for ages 8 and under, and a virtual 5K for those who prefer to run elsewhere. The race is presented as a new Thanksgiving tradition for the local community. Its clearest tradition is simple: everyone receives a donut at the finish line. The event is geared toward families as much as regular runners, with short youth options, walk-friendly entries, and a hashtag, #TurkeyTradition, for sharing race-day photos.

The Festive Pines 5K is a holiday-themed 5K race held at Walnut Ridge Tree Farm in Indianola, Iowa. The course winds through the farm’s pine tree acreage. A shorter Pine K 1K Walk/Run is also available, offering families and walkers an option within the Christmas setting that does not cover the full 5K distance. The two distances utilize separate pine groves. 1K participants veer off early around a pine tree field, while 5K runners proceed toward the northern groves. Spectators can remain in the event area. The barn serves as the location for post-race activities, featuring Santa photo opportunities, coffee and cocoa provided by Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters, cookies from Hy-Vee, and therapy and stretching services from Select Physical. A portion of the proceeds and donations benefits Helping Hand in Indianola, an organization that assists local residents with food, clothing, household items, personal care products, and other essential needs.

The Candy Cane Course in Cedar Falls offers a Christmas-themed run with 5K and 12K road races, a 1 Mile option, a kids' dash, and a virtual race. The 5K and 12K use chip timing with live results. The 1 Mile and kids' dash are untimed, suitable for those seeking a holiday run without a focus on results. The course features rolling hills within Iowa's Driftless Area, differing from a flat city loop. All finishers receive holiday-themed items: the 5K, 12K, and 1 Mile include a custom bib, designer shirt, and medal. The kids' dash provides a mini bib, youth shirt, and a medal for younger participants. Children aged 10 and under can enter the kids' dash; they may run without charge if they forgo the swag. The event also provides free photos, finish-line treats, reduced pricing for ages 12 and under, and a shirt guarantee for early registrants.

Le Drake Road Races sono delle gare di corsa a Des Moines, Iowa, che si tengono ogni anno poco prima dei Drake Relays. La stessa mattina, i partecipanti possono scegliere tra una 5K, una 10K e una half marathon. I runner arrivano sul Blue Oval, dentro il Drake Stadium, la stessa pista usata anche per i Drake Relays. Ci sono anche le opzioni virtuali per tutte e tre le distanze, così puoi partecipare anche senza correre sul percorso di Des Moines.

Iowa, mostra il tuo spirito per l'America e i nostri militari. Questa Stars Stripes Spirit 5K supporta veterani, giovani e comunità. Metti il tuo costume più patriottico, oppure cammina o corri insieme agli altri che celebrano chi difende l'America. Dopo la gara, ci sarà da mangiare, da bere e musica.