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| Spooky Sprint Half, 10K & 5K, 7:00 AM. Takes place at Grays Lake
Park in Des Moines.. Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint, a Halloween-themed run
that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt,
custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, costumes, free
kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun activities. |
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| Pink Pumpkin 5K Family Run/Walk, 8:00 AM. Takes place at the Osceola Regional
Health Center in Sibley, Iowa. Breast Cancer Awareness. |
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| Pink
Ribbon Run, 8:00 AM. Cancer is expensive. There are costs that add up which
are not covered by insurance, including non-medical expenses. Your support is appreciated!
Cedar Falls, IA. . . . . . .Results. |
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Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 PM. Starts at the Jones County Courthouse on
Main Street to Wapsipinicon Trail in Anamosa, IA. . . . . . .Results. |
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Nic Weers
319-462-3561
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| Tornado Alley 5K/10K & 1M, 8:00 AM. The route begins and ends at Algona
City Hall. Enjoy a flat, fast route that is run entirely within the Algona, Iowa
city limits. Stick around to enjoy the Algona Band Day Festival. The 1 p.m. parade
downtown features multiple bands. More info at www.algona.org. |
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Stephanie Harris,
319-360-4933
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| .Empower House Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk, 10:00
AM. Takes place at Quilan Court in Davenport, Iowa. Part of the Fall Festival. |
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| Harvest Half Marathon and 10K,
8:00 AM. The start and finish line is located at the All Seasons Center, 770 7th
St NE, Sioux Center, IA, for both the half marathon and 10K. All finishers will receive
an awesome Harvest Half medal! However, those registering after September 22 are
not guaranteed a medal on race day. . . . . . .Results. |
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| Give Life 5K, 8:30 AM. This event takes place at Raccoon River Park, West
Des Moines, IA. Promoting Organ & tissue donation. |
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| Whamm 5K (Windsor Heights Annual Mini Marathon), 9AM. This event takes
place at the Colby Park in Windsor Heights, IA. |
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| Swiss
Valley Trail Races, 5+M, 50K & 25K,
7:00 AM. Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, Preosta, Iowa Proceeds benefit DCCB for use
on enviormental education. Hosted by the Iowa BYU alumni association. |
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| GRRRR Great River Road Race 10K & 5K Run/Walk, 8:30 AM. This event
takes place in Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa. . . . . . .Results. |
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| Harvest Festival Champagne 5K Run, 9:00 AM. At 205 Main Avenue, Clear
Lake, IA. |
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| Roseanna's 5K Run, 9:30 AM. Roseanna Otto was a loving mother to 3 beautiful
little girls. She was an amazing sister, daughter and friend. She was a lover, giver
and caretaker. Roseanna was murdered by her abusive ex boyfriend May 27, 2019 in
Winterset, Iowa. |
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| Waldorf
Homecoming 5K, 8:30 AM.. This event is part of the Hocoming Celebration weekend
on the Waldorf University Campus Forest City, Iowa |
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| Corpuscle Shuffle 5K & 1M, 9:00 AM. Takes place at 5500 Lakeview Pkwy,
Davenport Iowa. . . . . . .Results. |
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Jr Olympic Cross Country Meet. Johnston Youth Running Club.
Location: Johnston High School, Johnston, Iowa
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| TriByLittleKnight Youth Triathlon, 1:00 PM. For Youth ages 5 to 16. Event
takes place at the Wartburg College Campus, 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly, IA. . . .
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| The Blazing 5, 8 AM. Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest. Open to all!
Prize money! FREE ENTRY for time qualifiers of; M/ 14:30. W/ 20:00. Takes place on
a FLAT & FAST closed loop in Watwr Warks Park, Des Moines, Iowa. . . .
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Rails to Ales 10K - Altoona running Club
2 Main St. S.E. Bondurant, Iowa
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800/626-6826 or 319-398-6821.
E mail here
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| Pella
in Pink 2 Mile Run/Walk, 2:00 PM. (Supporting Breast Cancer Recovery at Pella
Regional Health Center), 8 a.m. Cordova Park Pavillion at Lake Red Rock, Pella Iowa
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Positively Pella
Jenny at
641-621-2290.
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| Backpocket Beer Mile, 6:00 PM. Takes place at "The Yard: in the
Johnston Town Center, Johnston, Iowa. 4 laps, 4 beers! You've probably read about
these. Standard "Beer Mile" rules apply. Competitive and recreational catagories/waves
options available. |
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| Bone 5K Dash & Monster Mile, 10:00 AM Takes place on the Lake McBride
Trail, Solon, Iowa. Help raise awareness and support for pediatric patients battling
rheumatic diseases. |
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| Tiger Run/Walk 5K, 8:00 AM. this event takes place at Raccoon River Park,
West Des Moines, Iowa. Proceeds go to support the West Des Moines Community Schools. |
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Amanda
Hess
PO Box 193
Lansing, IA. 52151
(563) 568 - 1493
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Winterset Covered Bridge Run, 8:45 AM. This event takes
place in Winterset IA. This year honoring the Cutler - Donahoe Bridge. Put on by
the Rotary to benefit the City Park Maze. Has been a Oct. annual race for many years.
Family Team Comp; Father-Son, Mother-Son, Father-Daughter,, Mother-Daughter,
Brothers-Sisters, Spouses. Grandparent-Grandchild. . . . . . .Results.
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Joetown
Classic 5K Run/Walk, 9:30 AM. Part of the IMS Homecoming
& Alumni Family Weekend. Race starts and finishes at the Iowa Menonite School..
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| Backbone Trail
Run. 10K & 4M, 9:00 AM. Starts at the At Backbone Beach Shelter, by the
playground., Dundee, IA. To Backbone State Park of course! The Backbone Friends Group
provides funding for projects that the normal park budget cannot absorb. |
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| Paws in the Park 5K Run/Walk for the Foundation for the BAHS, 8:00 AM. This
event takes place at the Iowa Arboretum in Boone, IA |
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| Hawks Watch 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 AM. Starts at the Hitchcock Nature Center at
Honey Creek, IA. |
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| 5K for Freedom, 9:00 AM. Event takes place at Copper Creek Lake in Pleasant
Hill, Iowa. |
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Kelly Bergquist
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Gallop for Good 5K Run & Walk, 9:00 AM. Takes place
at the front of the Independence Jr & Senior High School in Independence, Iowa.
Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity.
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| 4th Annual Nathan Miles Glow Run, 6:15. Takes place at VS High School,
210 W 21st St. Vinton, Iowa. |
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| Live Your Best Life Sensory Run & Walk. 9:00 AM. Race & Walk Start:
Napoleon Ln Parking, 3801-3949 Napoleon Ln, Iowa City, IA Race End & Post Party:
Terry Trueblood Lodge, 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA. Raised funds help cover
service funding gaps and ensure the people we serve live their best life. Systems
Unlimited has been a non-profit leader for Home and Community Based Services for
more than 50 years in Eastern Iowa, serving people with disabilities and mental health
needs |
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| Nathan's Miles
5K Glow Fun Run, 6:15 PM This event takes place at Vinton-Schellsburg High
School, 210 W 21st St., Vinton, IA US 52349 Last year there were over 200 participants
and Nathan's Miles Foundation was able to give TWO $2,000 scholarships to two graduating
seniors from Vinton-Shellsburg through registrations and generous donations! NOT
TIMED! |
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Jr Olympic Cross Country Meet.
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| Spooky Sprint Half, 10K & 5K, 7:00 AM. Takes place at Blaine's
Farm & Fleet at 219 Brandilynn Blvd in Cedar Fall, IA. Join us for the annual
Spooky Sprint, a Halloween-themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun
includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and
awards, free photos, costumes, free kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty
of fun activities. |
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| Carl's 5K & Fall Fest, 10:00 AM. Individual & Team participation.
Fund raiser for the Iowa Farm Sanctuary in Oxford, Iowa. Carl was the first Cow ever
rescued byt the Iowa Farm Sanctuary. He was taken to the Veal sale at 2 years old
as male dairy cows are useless. |
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PO Box 3148
Iowa City, IA. 52240
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| Need a Pizza & Beer 1 Mile Run, 3:00 PM. Event takes place at 207 2nd
Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA. OBJECTIVE: EAT A SLICE OF NEED PIZZA, RUN 1/2
MILE--DRINK A PINT OF CRAFT BEER, RUN ANOTHER 1/2 MILE TO THE FINISH!!! |
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| Iowa Brewery Running Series - Backpocket Pin & Pixel, 12 PM. 6205 Merle
Hay Road in Johnston, Iowa. |
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| CBRC Pumpkin Dash 8K & 4K Run / Walk, 9:30 AM. 4K Competitive Walk,
Take place on Credit Island in Davenport, Iowa. |
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John Parker
563-508-2889
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Dirty
Duathlon (Trail), 10:00 Sprint, Kids
Event, Solo or Relay. Races start near the Jay Spence Shelter in Greenwood Park in
Des Moines. Novice and experienced off-road trail duathlons along with a kids event.
. Note - this is a local event and all proceeds go to the Central Iowa Trail Association.
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Cheryl Dralle
515-229-3750
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| Backpocket Beer Mile Run, ??:??. Takes place at Backpocket Brewery, 6205 Merle
hay Rd., Johnston, Iowa |
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| Meyerhoff Mayhem, 48 Hour Team Relay, 6:00 PM. Takes place at Big Woods Campgrand
in Cedar Falls, Iowa. |
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| Mines of Spain Trail
100M, 100K Runs. 8:00 AM. Starts at Louis Murphy Park.1700 South Grandview
Ave. Dubuque, IA. The 100 mile and 100 kilometer races will follow a well-marked
~20mi course that starts and finishes in Louis Murphy Park but spends most of its
miles in the Mines of Spain Recreation Area on the expansive network of dirt, grass
and rock trails that run throughout. |
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Eric Cogdill
515-450-0699
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| Park Apocalypse Zombie 5K Novelty Run, 6:00 PM. The Zombie Run is a fun 5K,
where participants avoid zombies and brave the trails of the Grimes Farm! Grimes
Farm and Conservation Center 2349 233rd Street Marshalltown, IAMarshalltown, Iowa. |
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| Save
the Manatee 5k Iowa, 9:00 AM. sea mammal. We are unique as we are helping
a species who does not live here in Iowa, but has a big impact on our world. Come
for a fun day to walk or run to help save the manatee and learn about a great cause!!
Takes place at Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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| Grotto Gallop Trail
5M & 5K Run & Walk, 9:00 AM. Takes place at Camp Ewalu
Main Site, 37776 Alpha Ave, Strawberry Point, IA. Enjoy the best of the Ewalu trails
in the beautiful fall season! Run or walk alongside the beautiful Maquoketa River,
through quiet forests on well-kept and well-marked trails. |
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| Geode Trail Challenge 25K, 12K & 5K Trail
Races, 9:00 AM. Danville, IA. Proceeds go to maintenance of this beautify Park |
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| Iowa State "Carnival of Gold "5K Benefitting LSI, 10:00 PM. Event
takes place at 518 Beach Rd. in Ames, IA. Proceeds support Lutheran Services of Iowa. |
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AAU Iowa Ditrict XC Meet, DMACC Campus, Ankeny
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224-757-5425
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Jr Olympic Cross Country Meet. Waukee Youth Running Club.
Location: MidAmerican Energy RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave., WDM, Iowa
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To Grandmother's House We Go Trail 5K,
10K & 15K Runs, 9:00 AM., The race takes place at Browns Woods in West Des
Moines, Iowa. Severe single and double track with roots, rocks and ruts..Race produced
by the Capital Striders Turkeys.. . .
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Equalizer 6 Hour &
24 Hour Runs, Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA. A 1.91 mile essentially
flat loop, lighted asphalt path, scenic, circling Gray's Lake (loop includes 1300
foot lighted bridge crossing the lake) with splendid views of downtown. You get an
age and gender-based Equalizer in addition to your actual distance. Awards 1st 10
places. This is a fun, low-key event. . . ..... . . . . .Results.
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| Village Zombie "downhill" Run 5K, 10:00 AM. Also a costume contest.
Meet at the Village of East Davenport to be bused to the start. Race begins at Duck
Creek Park and finishes at the Village of East Davenport, IA. Buses |
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| Halloween Hustle 5K, 9:00 AM. Takes place at the Cherokee fitness Center in
Cherokee, Iowa. Proceeds go to the Cherokee Special Olympics Team and the MMCRU Special
Olympics Team. |
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| RUNorwalk 8K & 5K Run /
5K Walk, 8:30 AM. Warrior Stadium / Mineart Field Norwalk, Iowa. Prizes awarded
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers as well as other categories see registration
form for more info.Norwalk, IA . . .Results |
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| UNI Homecoming 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 AM. UNI, 2700 Campus St, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
This year's course will start and end at the Campanile on the UNI campus. Racers
will take two loops around the southeast side of campus. |
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| Boos & Brews 5K, 12:00 PM. Takes place at Foz Brewing, 102 S. 11th. St.,
West Des Moines, Iowa. |
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| Haunted Hustle 5K, 8:00 AM. The Haunted Hustle 5K is not your typical race;
it's a thrilling journey through a haunted landscape that will test your speed and
bravery. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a wickedly good time,
this event is perfect for all fitness levels. Takes place at 2250 Hudson Road, Cedar
Falls, IA. |
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