St Charles Old Settlers Gateway 5K/1K Fun Run

The Wild Boar Challenge is an off road obstacle course designed to push participants through a series of challenges that will test both their speed and agility as they navigate through the course. This is THE LOCAL RACE, that is run by a local organization that will not only raise funds that stay in Iowa, but will also let the participants contribute to design of multiple obstacles. Contributors Breakfast Club is excited to host a fun and challenging event that attracts a wide range of participants from around the midwest.

RUNorwalk 2025 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run

Chip Timing provided by True Time Racing Services

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. start

McAninch Sports Complex

200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211

Registration deadline to be guaranteed a RUNorwalk race shirt is October 9, 2025.

Route Maps:

10K Route

5K Route

Packet Pick Up:

Norwalk Area Chamber Offices

1043 Sunset Drive #4 in Norwalk (Next to Wendy's Ice Cream)

October 22, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.

October 23, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McAninch Sports Complex

October 24, 7:30 a.m.

Pick up at the Norwalk Area Chamber offices located next to Wendy's Ice Cream at 1043 Sunset Drive on the dates and times listed above or pick-up the day of the race.

Run or walk through Norwalk for a good cause! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Norwalk Easter Public Library.

Kids Fun Run

Saturday, October 24, 2024 - after 5K completion, approximately 9:00 a.m. start

McAninch Sports Complex

200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211

The kid's fun run is for kids ages eight and under and does not require registration. The run will begin after the 5K completion. Meet at the finish line.

Get in the holiday spirit with the most festive 5K of all! Winding through the beautiful pine tree acreage of Walnut Ridge Tree Farm, you'll be filled with the Christmas spirit as you embark on a 5K journey through glimmering lights and the beauty of the season. Participant's families and friends can come spectate while enjoying the fun atmosphere, enjoying fresh hot cocoa and the merriment of the Christmas season.

The 1K race is primarily geared towards children and walkers who may prefer a shorter distance than the 5K. Both races will begin together, and the 1K participants will split off and turn left around a pine tree field while the 5K participants continue straight.

Both races will begin at 4:00pm in two waves about 1 minute apart, with the Pine K splitting off to the western pine grove quickly after the start while the 5K will continue straight to the northern pine groves. View the race routes here (tabs on left for each race) - Festive Pines Race Routes

A portion of the proceeds from this race, and any online or on-site donations will be given to Helping Hand in Indianola which provides essential needs and resources such as food, clothing, household items, personal care products, and basic human needs.

Packet Pickup Information:

Friday 12/18 from 3:00-5:30 at Fitness Sports - Clive (8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325)

Saturday 12/19 from 2:30-3:30 at Walnut Ridge Farm (race location)

Post-Race Palooza & Awards:

Santa will be onsite for photos from 3:00-5:30. Outdoor photo-ops will be behind the barn, indoor photo-ops will be in the barn.

The post-race palooza will be in the barn (same location as packet pickup) with indoor photo-ops plus delicious coffee & cocoa donated by Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters and cookies donated by Hy-Vee

Select Physical Therapy will be on-site to provide pre- and post-race therapy, stretching, and goodies

All participants will receive a race-branded stocking cap (5K) or ear warmer (1K) and a handmade Christmas ornament!

Shirts and finisher ornaments are only guaranteed if you register by December 1st!