John Deere Waterloo 5K 2026

The John Deere Waterloo Works 5K is a morning 5K run/walk held in Waterloo, Iowa, starting at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum. John Deere Waterloo Operation hosts this established community race. The 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. CDT, with children's races starting at 7:30 a.m. CDT. The children's run is for ages 1 to 10, making the event suitable for families and adults alike. Both runners and walkers can participate in the main race, with coworkers and Cedar Valley community members competing together. The course is a flat loop, closed to traffic, suitable for competitive runners aiming for a fast time and for casual participants seeking a straightforward run. Following the finish, attendees can enjoy children's activities, breakfast, live results, and awards for overall winners, age groups, and children's dash age groups. The museum opens post-race, allowing participants to explore John Deere's Waterloo history before departing. Packet pickup is also located at the museum, consolidating race activities at a single venue from registration to post-event visits.