5K preteky v blízkosti Adel

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.

Na Mayor's Run for the Trails si môžu deti zabehnúť 0.62-mile šprint (od 2 do 5 rokov) alebo 0.62-mile beh okolo jazera (od 6 do 10 rokov). Pre všetkých sú pripravené mini štartové čísla, detské tričká a medaily. A pozor, deti si môžu zadarmo zabehnúť aj 5K, ak bežia s prihláseným dospelým. Pre dospelých je hlavný beh chip-timed 5K. V cene štartovného máš dri-fit tričko s krátkym rukávom. Po dobehu sa môžeš tešiť na občerstvenie, vyhlásenie víťazov vekových kategórií a žrebovanie tomboly. Štartové balíčky si vyzdvihneš buď v Crown Point Community Center, alebo priamo ráno pred štartom.

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.

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.

Turkey Trails- Des Moines sú preteky s tematikou Vďakyvzdania v Gray's Lake Park v Des Moines, Iowa. Ponúkajú half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile a Kids Dash. Hlavné preteky majú čipovú časomieru s live výsledkami, celkovými oceneniami, masters oceneniami a oceneniami podľa vekových kategórií. 1 míľa, Kids Dash a virtuálna možnosť sú bez časomiery. Podujatie je robené pre rodiny a bežných bežcov, s cenami pre mládež na 5K a 10K a Kids Dashom pre deti do 10 rokov. Organizácia v deň pretekov je jednoduchá: balíček si vyzdvihneš ráno. Kids Dash štartuje tesne pred hlavnými pretekmi a výsledky sú vyvesené pri registračnom stane po dobehnutí. Väčšina osobných prihlášok zahŕňa štartové číslo na mieru, dizajnové tričko a medailu pre finišera. Kids Dash dostane mini štartové číslo, mládežnícke tričko a medailu špeciálne pre deti. Finišeri dostanú zadarmo fotky a koláč v cieli. Podujatie ponúka aj after-party a virtuálnu možnosť pretekov pre tých, čo chcú tričko a medailu bez toho, aby cestovali do 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.

Drake Road Races sú bežecké preteky v Des Moines, Iowa, ktoré sa konajú každý rok tesne pred Drake Relays. V to isté ráno si môžeš vybrať z 5K, 10K a half marathon pretekov. Bežci finišujú na Blue Oval v Drake Stadium, na dráhe, ktorá sa používa aj pre Drake Relays. Sú tam aj virtuálne možnosti pre všetky tri vzdialenosti, takže sa môžeš zúčastniť aj bez toho, aby si bežal trať v Des Moines.

Iowa, ukáž svoju hrdosť Amerike a našim vojakom. Tento 5K beh podporuje veteránov, mládež a miestne komunity. Obleč si ten najvlasteneckejší kostým, alebo sa pridaj k ostatným, ktorí oslavujú obrancov Ameriky – či už behom alebo chôdzou. Potom si uži jedlo, pitie a hudbu.