This 15h annual event will honor the life of Austin native and running enthusiast, Darren Lewis. (1973-2011) All events will start and end at Horace Austin State Park located at 600 N Main Street Austin, MN. The first 150 registrants will receive a tee shirt and a new Darren Dash official head band. The 5K will start at 11:00 am. Water stops and post race refreshments will be provided for all participants. Proceeds from this event will go to a scholarship fund for Austin High School and Pacelli Cross Country runners and for programs committed to improving mental and physical health in the community. Darren Dash has given out over $41,000 in scholarships to date. Thank you for your support. Please contact us with any questions or comments. Registration can be done on line at www.darrendash.org, or at Lewis Physical Therapy (1700 17th Street N.W. Suite 2D in Austin, MN 55912). Packet pick up will be the morning of the race from 9:00 AM to 10:50 AM at Horace Austin State Park located at
600 N Main Street Austin, MN.
Event details and schedule
5K Road Race with Great Post Race Celebration in Ames Iowa.
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The 20th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k follows the Old Roundhouse Trail and concludes just north of the water tower in Elma. There will be breakfast (included in the entry fee) and an awards presentation that will begin immediately following the race at the Memorial Hall. Join us on one of the flattest, fastest, scenic, and certified (IA 10011MF) courses in Northeast Iowa! The 10K race will start in Elma at the finish line, run out to Lylah's Marsh (3.1 miles), turn around, and run back into Elma (6.2 miles). The 5k participants will be bussed to Lylah's Marsh and run into Elma. Gatorade and water will be available at Lylah's Marsh.
Get your Groove on this year and come run in your best Groovy attire! Peace out!
Entry Fee for 5K: $20.00 Early Bird Registration, before May 31, 2026
$25.00 Registration is from June 1 to July 3, 2026
$30.00 Late Registration is from July 3 to July 10, 2026. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag. $35.00 Same-Day Registration is July 11, 2026. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
No dri-fit shirts available after July, 1st
Entry Fee for 10K: $25.00 Early Bird Registration, before May 31, 202
$30.00 Registration is from June 1 to July 3, 2026 $35.00 Late Registration is from July 3 to July 10, 2026. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
$40.00 Same-Day Registration is July 11, 2026. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
Early Packet Pick Up & Registration @ Memorial Hall, Friday, July 10th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Race Day Information, Saturday, July 11, 2026
5:45 am -- Memorial Hall in Elma opens for packet pickup and same-day registration (check prices)
6:20 am -- First shuttle bus departs Memorial Hall for Lylah's Marsh (5k start)
6:45 am -- Late Registration/packet pick-up ends
7:00 am -- Last shuttle bus leaves Elma
7:30 am -- 5K/10K Race begins
8:00 am -- Breakfast Begins
9:15 am -- Awards and medals presentation at Elma Memorial Hall (approximately)
11:00 am- Parade begins and other events continue throughout the day.
Last Shuttle Bus leaves Elma at 7:00 am -- Race will start promptly at 7:30 am.
DRI FIT SHIRT (standard cotton shirt included in the entry fee.) Please note if you order a Dri-fit shirt, it will be $5.00 extra. If you order in a 3XL or tall size, it will be $3.00 extra.
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This run honors Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson who was KIA on August 6, 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. All proceeds from the race will support Retrieving Freedom, Inc. to provide service dogs to our veterans.
Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Jon Thomas "JT" Tumilson was killed along with 29 other Americans and 1 service dog on August 6, 2011 when the chinook he was traveling on was shot down in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. To honor his memory, his family founded 3 Minutes Out, Inc which is a non-profit established to help active duty military, veterans, and their families through various programs.
Jon had a love for life and running was one of the things he loved to do. To honor his memory his family has planned an annual 5K run and walk to encourage others to get fit no matter what their physical fitness level. Jon was the type of guy that set his goals high and never let obstacles stand in his way. He always remained positive and just pressed on. We want others to "Crush Their Excuses to Conquer Their Goals" and honor his memory and all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice through service to this country.
When you are registering, we encourage you to create team names. We will again be awarding an award for the largest Corporate Team and the largest Family Team so grab your friends, family, and coworkers and join us for a fun race day through the same trails that JT used to run through.
The VIRTUAL RUN is for those that can't be present at the event, but will run somewhere that day in honor of JT.
ANY registrations received after Friday July 11, 2025 will NOT be guaranteed a race shirt. Also, any shirts not picked up on race day will not be mailed to the participant unless prior arrangements have been made.
Event details and schedule
Friday July 11, 2025
Last day to register to be guaranteed a race t-shirt
Friday July 25, 2025
4:00-6:30 pm Race Registration and Packet Pick Up Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park, Rockford IA
Saturday July 26, 2025
6:30-7:45 am Race Registration and Packet Pick Up Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park, Rockford IA
8:00 am Opening Ceremony Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park, Rockford IA
8:30 am Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K Challenge Start Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park, Rockford IA
9:30 am Jon Tumilson Frogman Fun Run Start Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park, Rockford IA
10:00 am Awards Ceremony Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park, Rockford IA
11:30 am Rockford Fun Days Parade Rockford Main Street business district, Rockford IA Activities throughout the day for the whole family. Lunch will be available for purchase.
REMINDER...Jon Tumilson memorial gear will ONLY be available to purchase during packet pick up on Friday and during the race on Saturday. We will NOT have a booth this year downtown in the park following the race.
There are NO FIREWORKS this year. With this being our final year of this event we want to have as many funds available to make our final donation to Retrieving Freedom. As heartbreaking as this is for us, I know Jon would want us to do that!
Madelia Health Foundation
5K Run/1M Walk
Lace up and join us for the Madelia Health 5K, 1-Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run!
This community wellness event is perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you run or walk, your participation supports health and wellness programs through the Madelia Health Foundation.
The Annual Madelia Health Foundation 5K Run/1-Mile Walk will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, in conjunction with the Madelia Park Days Celebration. Participants can choose between a timed 5K run or an untimed 1-mile walk. We are excited to once again partner with Anderson Race Management to help with the event. Register by June 24th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
5K Run: 8:00 a.m.
1-Mile Walk: 8:10 a.m.
Kids Fun Run (10 & under): 9:00 a.m.
Proceeds benefit Madelia Health, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in northeast Watonwan County. This year’s funds will help support equipment and facility upgrades.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9pm in Cherokee, IA.
The Glow Run check in and start will be at the intersection of E Locust St. and S 1st St, by the Horse Arena. The route will include an out-and-around loop on the trail through Magnetic Park. All runners and walkers should park near the horse arena. Bathrooms will be available.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Arnolds Park, IA
This incredible race is open to anyone who identifies as female, and anyone under 18 races for free! This year, we're giving away custom Nomadix Fitness Towels to the first 200 registrants for the 4-Mile Run. We'll have post-race refreshments, prizes for the top 3 overall in the 4-Mile Run, plus age group awards for the top finisher in each age group.
This flat, fast, event starts and ends at the Silver Lake East Shelter and includes 2 loops around Silver Lake. Start/finish will take place on...
First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon represents all branches of the Military, Firefighters, Nurses, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Law Enforcement. The First Responders will lead off the race, followed by all other race participants as 'backup' to support the First Responders. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at Northwood, Iowa (Swensrud Park) Swimming Pool for this patriotic themed racing event. You do not have to be a First Responder to participate in the race.
The First Responders Triathlon welcomes athletes of all abilities. The goal is to get active and have a good time at a fun event. The Triathlon Race is a Sprint Distance Triathlon consisting of 150 meter swim, 10.4 mile bike ride, and a 5k run. The swim is held at the Northwood Pool. The bike course is on a public highway with rolling hills for most of the course. The 5k run is mostly flat, with one gradual hill.
**Athletes are able to compete in the triathlon as an individual or in a 2-3 person relay team. Duathlon is an individual event. Aquabike is an individual event. The Duathlon replaces the swim with a 1.5 mile run, followed by the same 10.4 mile bike ride and 5k run. Aquabike consists of a 250 meter swim and the 10.4 mile bike ride.
Proceeds raised from the triathlon will be donated to Worth County Sheriff's Office, Northwood Fire and Rescue Department and the Future First Responders Scholarship for students at Northwood-Kensett.
Also, there is an optional donation page through the signup process. This year we honor 2 First Responders families with a donation:
On December 11, 2006, 23-year-old Marine Lance Corporal C.J. Miller of Greenfield, Iowa, was killed by an IED in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Miller was assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. He was described as selfless, optimistic, and filled with a deep sense of duty to both God and country. C.J. willingly chose to put others ahead of himself. A 2001 high school graduate, Miller played football and wrestled. Before joining the Marines, he served as an assistant wrestling coach. He showed great respect for others, referring to those older than himself as “Mister.” Fellow coaches said students looked up to him. In 2006, C.J. was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V,” and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
On November 2, 2016, Urbandale Police Department Officer Justin Martin was sitting in his patrol car when a subject approached the vehicle and opened fire without warning, shooting into the driver's side. Officer Martin died from his wounds. Martin graduated from Rockwell City-Lytton High School in 2011. In 2015, he graduated from Simpson College and became a police officer with the Urbandale Police Department. He achieved the highest honor in scouting which is an Eagle Scout, and he was a football player for Simpson College. Those who knew him described him as a kind, gentle, and compassionate person who was deeply committed to serving the public.
The entry fee will provide each athlete their race entry, a race t-shirt, a race medal, timing of all events, some prizes, and refreshments to race participants. Trutimeracing will have extensive breakdown of each athletes racing times. A t-shirt will be provided to athletes who register on or before July 16th, 2026. To guarantee yourself a shirt please sign up by this date.
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Join us for the second annual Lace Up for Hope, a fundraiser for The Landing MN!
All funds will support The Landing MN and it's continuing efforts to provide a soft place to land for those experiencing homelessness in our area.
A 5K run route and a 1 Mile walk route starting at Little Thistle Brewing will be offered. You are free to run or walk the 5K! 695fc0a40d153.jpg
T-shirts available at an extra cost for a limited time.
New this year is to create a team! You can registe...