4 events in Allamakee County, Iowa
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Allamakee County
4 events in Allamakee County-
Fri, May 08, 2026 at 6:30 PMSee full details
Friends of Yellow River State Forest will be holding their Seventh Annual 5K and 10K Trail Run/Walk and Half-marathon on May 8 and 9 the State Forest!
Get yourself registered at:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/HarpersFerry/FriendsofYellowRiverStateForestTrailRunWalk
**Must be registered by April 20 to receive a shirt.
**Online registration closes at 11:59 on May 6, but walk-ins are welcome.
Friday 5K: $35, race starts at 6:30 PM
Saturday 5K: $35, race starts at 8:30 AM
Saturday 10K: $45, race starts at 8 AM
Saturday half-marathon: $55, race starts at 7:30 AM
NOTES:
♦Check-in starts an hour before race time at YRSF Office 737 State Forest Road, Harpers Ferry, Iowa 52146
♦Prices will increase by $5 starting April 1
Dirty Double Discount:
Friday night run plus 5K on Saturday cost $65
Friday night run plus 10K on Saturday cost $70
Friday night run plus half-marathon on Saturday cost $75
♦Dirty Double participants also get one of our coveted hand-crafted race mugs!
♦Registration for the Dirty Double has changed some. You will select your race and then choose a second race from the drop-down menu. The same discounts are applied.
All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Children over the age of 12 must be registered. The Friday night 5K will be family-friendly, but it is on existing trails so strollers may be difficult. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are allowed.
We have added a winner category this year! New this year, we will have a male and a female winner from each of these age divisions:
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17 and under
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18 - 49
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50 and over
Winners from each category will win one of our beautiful canvases of a picture from somewhere within YRSF taken by a local photographer. Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd place winners.
Races will be timed again this year!
Due to the use of existing trails the distances are not exact.
Are you interested in being a sponsor for this race? Sponsorship levels are as follows:
Oak: $500 or more—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts, four race entries, and promotion on Facebook page
Sapling: $300-$499—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts, two race entries, and promotion on Facebook page
Acorn: $1-$299—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts and promotion on Facebook page
Friends of Yellow River State Forest is a 501 c3, not-for-profit organization. The mission of the group is to enhance Yellow River State Forest for public use while protecting the integrity of the flora, fauna, soil and water. All funds raised by the Friends group are invested back into the state forest.
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Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The Harpers Ferry Boosters invite all runners and walkers to enjoy this event. The race goes through Harpers Ferry on a very nice flat area, right past the Mississippi River, through the business area, past our popular splash and ends with cool drinks , fruits and sweets. All of our proceeds are donated back to the community through High School Scholarships, local food banks, relief office, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween party for grade school children, and Christmas In The Park to name just a few.
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 7:00 PMSee full details
2026 T-Shirt Reveal Coming Soon!!!
Grady’s Superhero Run, is a family-friendly 5k and kid’s fun run plus new this year virtual run option. The in person run will be followed with a bounce house, kids’ games, prize giveaways and a DJ. The in-person event will be hosted in Dorchester, IA in the Knotty Marie's yard, where entertainment and a light meal will be served (free will donation).
Location: Dorchester IA, starting in front of Knotty Marie's on Waterloo Creek Dr. The fun run will head west on Waterloo Creek Drive approximately 1.5 miles and loop back to the starting spot.
Purpose: This is a memorial run for Grady Lundgren-Hammel. Grady was an ambitious, loving, energetic boy. He loved agriculture, he loved Dorchester. Grady was diagnosed with a rare NUT Protein Carcinoma and fought hard with the help of his family and community for 13 courageous months. Grady passed away on December 29, 2022. Grady’s mom Dana fondly and tearfully remembers her boy every day. We noted that he fought this terrible disease with immense support from family and the community. This support has been very humbling. Grady’s family received donations and support from the entire tri-state area, some groups we had never even heard about! Benefits were held to help and raise money and awareness for Grady. Dana wants to give back to the community, raise awareness for NUT protein carcinoma, and create a fun event to memorialize her son. The money raised with this fun run will be divided between families experiencing medical issues, and to continue The Grady Lundgren-Hammel
memorial scholarship at local schools.
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The driftless region of Iowa is like no other place in the state. Run with us at Yellow River State Forest to experience a variety of terrain and beautiful views of the surrounding valleys. We'll have a half marathon, 10K, and 5K to challenge all abilities of trail runner!
The Iowa Trail Run Series is not about spending a bunch of cash for no reason. You'll get a great race with clear marking and course support, with basic timing, a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle. Signing up for the entire series includes an exclusive series gift! Do you want a really soft and comfy tri-blend shirt with one of our Animal Icons? Great! Add one during your registration. We know some people have enough stuff in their closet and others may want to commemorate the day! Plenty of post-race food to refuel! Games! Giveaways from sponsors!