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2009
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| 2/14/2009 Red Flannel Run 3-mille and 5-mille Downtown Des Moines Iowa Kathy Strottmann 515-282-9622 515-471-8558 www.dmymca.org kathy.strottmann@dmymca.org The 20th anniversary of the Red Flannel Run will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2009. This year's course will begin at the Riverfront YMCA, 101 Locust Street, and wind around downtown Des Moines on a mostly flat, concrete-surfaced course. Participants in either the 3-mile or 5-mile road race can compete in a costume contest prior to running. For more details on the course, registration and the contests please see the attached brochure by clicking the below Additional Information link. This chilly annual event helps the Riverfront YMCA raise funds for its Partner With Youth campaign. Proceeds from Partner With Youth help the YMCA provide financial assistance to children and families who otherwise would be unable to participate in YMCA programs. To register, visit the YMCA website at www.dmymca.org. |
| 4/11/2009 Gene Van Wyk 5k Memorial Run/Walk in Pella 5k Pella Christian High School in Pella, IA Iowa 641.628.4440 http://www.genevanwyk.com genevanwykmemorialrun@yahoo.com Second Annual Gene Van Wyk 5k Memorial Run/Walk Saturday, April 11th, 2009 9:00 a.m -- Packet pickup: Race day from 8:00-8:45 Start: 9:00 Location: New Pella Christian High School 300 Eagle Lane Pella, IA (1 bk S of Oskaloosa St & 240th Pl) Awards: Top 3 finishes in 7 age categories, Top male and female Donation: $15 for students $20 for adults $50 for families -- Strollers and families welcome. Non-registering infants/toddlers are invited to the Post-race party but will not receive free T-shirt and goodie bag. By making a donation you receive: Free! T-Shirt if register ahead Free! Post-race Party including Breakfast Free! Snacks Great door prizes! Free! Goodie bag Free! Access to showers Everyone who makes a donation is eligible! Must be present to win Visit website at www.genevanwyk.com for full details and online registration |
| 04/18/2009 Iowa Sports Foundation Mud Run 3 miles & 1 mile Sleepy Hollow Sports Park Iowa Iowa Sports Foundation 888-777-8881 www.iowasportsfoundation.org info@iowasportsfoundation.org 3 Mile Mud Run This unique trail running race is sure to be fun and challenging for all participants and spectators. Racers of all abilities will have a great time throughout the course, with obstacles and the ISF Mucky Mud Pit! The course will feature a 3 mile trek with several obstacles to pass through. At the end of the race, participants will venture through the Mucky Mud Pit to the finish. Bring towels and extra clothes as make-shift showers will be provided. FUN Run This shortened course will include a fun 1 mile run through obstacles before racers venture in the Mucky Mud Pit. This event will start at 10:30 am following the 3 mile Mud Run. All participants will receive a finisher medal and a t-shirt. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.IOWASPORTSFOUNDATION.ORG |
| 5/3/2009 Trihawks Run / Walk 5K Fundraiser 5km Lower City Park, Iowa City IA Sam Sidwell 319-541-4567 http://www.trihawks.com/?q=node/38 samantha-sidwell@uiowa.edu This race is a fundraiser for a member of our triathlon team who suffered a back injury and is now paralyzed. Additionally funding will go to the Access for Independence Center of the Eastern Iowa Corridor (Formerly the Evert Conner Center). |
| 05/03/2009 25th Annual Ronald McDonald House 5K Run/Walk and 10 Mile Run 5K and 10 Mile Run Iowa City IA Carson Eggland or Beth Pfohl 319.356.3939 319.353.4578 www.rmhciowacity.org egglandc@healthcare.uiowa.edu |
| 05/09/09 Lace Up For Learning 5K and 10K Kingston Stadium, 907 15th St SW, Cedar Rapids Iowa Amy Geiger 319.558.2400 www.cr.k12.ia.us/promo/laceupforlearning ageiger@cr.k12.ia.us |
| 5/9/09 9th Annual RUNorwalk 8K Run 5K Walk Norwalk Iowa Norwalk Chamber of Commerce 515-981-0619 www.norwalkchamber.org NorwalkChamber@msn.com Race time 8:30AM. Chip Timing. Cash & Prizes awarded. Pre-Registration before May 1, 2009, Ages 12-65 $20, 5-11 $15, includes t-shirt, 4 & under and 66 and older FREE but does not include t-shirt. Go to ur web-site for a prinable version of the registration form or register online at getmeregistered.com. Register using credit card by calling 515-981-0619. |
| 05/30/2009 Central Lutheran School's Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk 5K 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street, Newhall Iowa Bill Buscher 515-577-8908 jbecker@simmonsperrine.com Racers pick up packets and late registration: 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Race starts at 9 a.m. Awards 10:30 a.m. Medals to top 3 Males & Females in 5K run in three categories: 16 & under; 17-39; 40+ All registrants will receive a free T-shirt $22 before May 7 $25 after May 7 Rain date: May 31 at 1 p.m. |
| 06/07/2009 Council Bluffs Half Marathon/5K Half Marathon/5K/1 mi Fun Run Council Bluffs IA Dean Reinke http://www.allsportcentral.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=21135 dreinkesports@msn.com The Inaugural Council Bluffs Half-Marathon/5K Run Weekend has been created by the City of Council Bluffs, its Chamber of Chamber and Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Half-Marathon and 5K runs will start at the newly built Bob Kerry Pedestrian Footbridge which traverses the river between Council Bluffs and Omaha. The route traverses the popular and scenic run/bike trails that meander through Council Bluffs. Race Highlights include Chip Timing, Finsher Medals (Half-Marathon), Tech Shirts (Half-Marathon/5K), Runner's Expo, Course entertainment and aid stations along with finish line party at Harrah's. This is the first of a series of nationwide Half-Marathons that will be held in comparable size markets in conjunction with similar municipalities. |
| 06/19/2009 KALONA DAYS CELEBRATION 5K / 1K RUN-WALK KALONA IA DAVE FINLEY 319-656-3535 info@kalonageneralstore.com Registration form available at fitnesssport.com or by email at info@kalonageneralstore.com. Trophies and medals presented. After the run live music and dancing, food & beverage vendors. T-shirt to all advance applicants. $15 fee. Runners compete through the downtown streets of historic Kalona Iowa. 15 mi. south of Iowa City. Kalona is the largest Mennonite and Amish community owest of the Mississippi and the Quilt Captial of Iowa. This is part of the 2 day celebration of Kalona's 130 'th birthday. |
| 6/20/2009 Big 4 5K Run/Walk 5K Postville Iowa Hanna Schutte http://www.extension.iastate.edu/NR/rdonlyres/C5DEC9AC-5340-4181-8A46-BEDC2B004DC5/102251/Big2.pdf hschutte@gac.edu On June 20th at 8:00 am, run or walk a 5K to enjoy the Big 4 Fair, stay healthy, and raise money for the American Cancer Society! The Postville Cherry Valley Chums 4H Club is hosting the 1st annual Big 4 5K and is encouraging people of all ages to participate. Awards will be provided, and track teams and 4H clubs with the most participation also have the opportunity to receive free ice cream! Entry forms are available on the Allamakee County Extension website and at local Postville businesses if you are interested. |
| 06/20/09 Solstice Stride 5K ST Morrison Park Coralville IA Andrea Kout 319-466-9817 www.icjsl.org alkout1@gmail.com This is the 3rd annual Solstice Stride. It is a family friendly event sposored by the Iowa City Junior Service League raising funds for The Shelter House. Registration includes t-shirts, plenty of kids activities, complimentary burrito bowls as well as prizes for the top male and female in each category. |
| 07/04/2009 4 on the 4th 4 miles or 4 kilometers, you pick Ames Iowa Kori Heuss 800-232-6710 kori@heuss.com Four on the Fourth Race, July 4, 2009 Once again, the July 4 holiday will begin with the “4 on the 4th” run/walk at Ada Hayden Park in Ames. Participants can choose to run 4 kilometers or 4 miles. The routes are on bike paths around scenic Ada Hayden Heritage Park. With plenty of course support, the event is great for first time participants, long time athletes and family members of all ages. Pets and small children are welcomed and encouraged. Five-year age groups allow participants to receive awards as well as fantastic race shirts! Registration brochures are available at various locations in Ames: Heuss Printing, Skunk River Cycles, Bike World, Ames Racquet and Fitness Center, Ames City Hall, Emerhoff’s Footwear and other various locations. Online registration is available at www.active.com or www.fitnesssports.com. All contributions raised at this event directly benefit Friendship Ark Homes. Friendship Ark Homes is a private, nonprofit organization established to provide residential and community su pport for persons with intellectual disabilities in Central Iowa. Whether you are from Ames or visiting for the weekend, be sure to participate in one of the many events of Ames’ 4th of July celebration. |
| 7/11/2009 Lawler's Seventh Annual Fun Run/Walk 5k Highland Park by the water tower IA Debi Speltz 563-238-7731 speltzd@iowatelecom.net Check-in starting at 7:00. Cost for race and shirt $12.00 by 7/7/09. $15.00 day of race. Free kiddie run after 5k. Proceeds are being saved for a fitness trail. |
| 07/17/2010 Old Roundhouse Trail Days 5k Run/Walk 5k Elma IA Race Director 641.393.2539 elma5k@yahoo.com One of Northeast Iowa's premier 5k events. Event is a point-to-point race, starting at Lylah's Marsh and finishing in downtown Elma. Fast course, friendly town, and overall super event. Please join us in Elma for the 5k. |
| 7/25/09 Shed Your Threads 5K/10K Run or walk Pony Hollow Trail, Elkader IA Molly Scherf 563-245-3662 www.elkaderfitnesscoop.com jscherf@alpinecom.net 21st annual Shed Your Threads is back after last year's flooding. It will be held this year no matter what! 5K/10K run/walk along scenic Turkey River on the Pony Hollow Trail in Elkader. Afterwards enjoy festivities downtown Elkader during Sweet Corn Days. To check out more info on that go to www.elkadersweetcorndays.com. For a printable registration for the race go to www.elkaderfitnesscoop.com after April 1st. |
| 08/08/2009 Knoxville Nationals 1/3rd Marathon and 4k 8.73 miles Knoxville Iowa Joe Cunningham 641-820-0283 www.khsdfs.org joec@issbank.com Prepare for the Fall Marathon Season with Iowa's Oldest and Largest 1/3rd Marathon! Great Swag Bag, on-course entertainment! |
| 08/15/2009 DMU Run-Day-Voo 5K Des Moines University 3440 Grand Ave Des Moines IA Courtney Tompkins 515.271.1576 http://www.dmu.edu/RSVP/DMU5k/ courtney.tompkins@dmu.edu |
| 8/22/2009 Running Wild 2009 5 mile, 3 mile, 1 & 1/2 mile kids fun run Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Wapello Iowa Julie Ohde 319-523-8381 319-527-2131 www.runlouisacounty.com lccb@lccb.org This is a beautiful route that winds through wetlands and other scenic habitat. Great for walkers! Level, gravel surface. |
| 8/22/09 Running Wild 3 & 5 miles; .5 and 1 mile for kids Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge 9800 120th St, Wapello Iowa Julie Ohde 319-523-8381 319-729-2131 http://www.lccb.org/running_wild.htm lccb@lccb.org The course is on a scenic loop inside the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. The 5 and 3-mile courses loop past wetlands and other wildlife habitat, ending close to the start line. The Kids’ Fun Runs are out and back. The course is flat (no hills) with a level, crushed rock surface (there may also be some hard-packed dirt). Proceeds to benefit Tri-Rivers Conservation Foundation. |
| 08/29/2009 Huxley Prairie Festival Race 5K/10K Centennial Park, Huxley Iowa Eden Gaul 515/597/4580www.huxleyprairiefestival.com gaul4isu@huxcomm.net |
| 09/12/2009 Tri State 10K and Popcorn Day 2 Mile Run 10K and 2 Mile Hamburg Iowa David M. Owen 712-382-2463 712-382-1931 www.funfastfit.com/1252 dmowenfnp@msn.com The Worlds only 10,000 meter point to point course running through the three states of Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa. The start of this race is within 1 mile of an encampment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. You will be racing along the same path that was explored by Lewis and Clark over 200 years ago. |
| 09/19/2009 Frontier Day Run/Walk Event 5 mile run/ 1.5 mile walk Forest City Iowa Forest City Chamber 641-585-2092 |
| 09/26/09 7th Annual Gravel Grinder Duathlon, Fun Walk & Fun Ride 16.5 miles, 4 miles, 25 miles Prairie's Edge Nature Center, 11562 Valley Ave, Cresco Iowa Spiff 563.547.3434 563.547.2056 www.howard-county.com spiff@howard-county,com It's the 7th Annual Gravel Grinder Duathlon, Fun Walk & Ride, September 26, 2009. Come out to Cresco Iowa during the Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest and race to WIN or walk/ride for FUN! Prizes for the top three places for male & female individual and for teams ($100/$75/$50). It all starts out at the Prairie's Edge Nature Center (11562 Valley Ave)with registration starting at 7:30am. For race competitors, the Duathlon starts at 9:00am with a 4 mile hard surface run, 10 mile gravel bike ride, and a 2.5 mostly hard surface run to the finish! For the less competitive, we offer a 4 mile Fun Walk starting at 9:15am and a 25 mile hard surface only Fun Ride starting at 8:00am. Prizes and Lunch are awarded after races are finished. Check out our website www.howard-county.com for registration forms or call 563.547.3434 for forms and more information. See what Northeast Iowa has to offer this Fall! |
| 10/3/2009 12:1 Run 10K, 5K, Kids Races Harmony Bible Church, 21589 Danville Iowa Libby Samples 319-470-7045 http://www.twelve1run.com samps7@mchsi.com All proceeds from this race go directly to International Water Management Systems which provides pure water for all. |
| 10/3/2009 Tau Beta Pi 16th Annual Pi Mile Run 5K (3.1mile) Run Brookside Park, Ames Iowa http://iowaalpha.tbp.org/projects/pi tbp-projects@iastate.edu Proceeds from this run benefit the Special Olympics of Iowa. Race begins at 9:00AM. Brochures and Entry Forms can be picked up at the Rec, Ames Racquet and Fitness, State Gym, or download it from the website. |
| 10/10/2009 Get The Lead Out @ The Mines Of Spain 10K run, 5K walk/run, 1Mile fun run The Mines Of Spain State Park Iowa Mark Dolan 563.583.5758 http://www.gtlorun.org info@gtlorun.org This run will be and out-and-back through the park. The course is entirely on asphalt except for the 10K which includes 1.5 miles of trails. The run is predominately level with the exception of the monster hill at the finish. The 10K includes several additional hills. The run will finish on the blufftop near the Julien Dubuque Monument overlooking the mighty Mississippi River. Come join in the fun and be a part of history. |
| 10/24/2009 Phi Kappa Tau 5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk 5k and 1 Mile Daniel's Park, Cedar Rapids Iowa Eric Wood 763-234-9369 pkt5k.org emwood@coe.edu Cost: 5k - $15 (Under 18), 5k - $20 (18 and over), 1 mile $15 (Alle ages) T-shirts given to all racers |
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