Event details and schedule
Earlham Firecracker 5K kicks off at 8 AM on July 4. The start line is at the corner of Chestnut and 1st Street. Packet pickup is July 3 from 6-7 PM or the morning of the race from 6:30-7:30 AM.
🗓️ Urbandale Independence Day Celebration Run
Date:
Friday, July 4
Time:
7:30 AM: William Courtney 5K Run
8:10 AM: Coach Chuck Silvey 1 Mile Kids Run
8:30 AM: Gary Page Tot Trot
Place:
Start and finish at Walker Johnston Park, 86th and Douglas, Urbandale, IA
🎽 Packer Pick - Up
Thursday, July 3rd at Lion's Park Shelter House 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Friday, July 4th at Walker Johnston Park 6:00 - 7:00 AM
🥇 Awards / Prizes
5K runners receive a 4th of July Button.
No T-shirts due to reduced rates.
Kids Milers receive a prize, medal and no shirt.
Tot Trotters receive a ribbon.
Winners and runners-up in each division will receive awards in the mail.
Awards also to the top 10 men/women.
All participants receive refreshments.
Complete 4th of July schedule found at: urbandale4thofjuly.org
The Waukee Freedom 5K is a community-wide 4th of July event. All races start and finish at Lutheran Church of Hope Waukee.
This is the 43rd annual event and the only fundraiser for Troop 178. Programs within Scouting America emphasize learning, personal growth, respect, and—most importantly—service to others. Proceeds from this event help Scouts reach their Scouting goals and support their service to the people of Waukee and surrounding communities. Troop 178 is proud to be more than 30 Scouts strong this year.
Register by June 22nd to receive a great commemorative t-shirt!
Sakari Sushi Lounge Race Team p/b Smart Honda is grateful to our sponsors who enable us to keep race fees among the lowest in the bike racing scene today.
Be cool and pre-reg online. Parking / registration / race staging is at the Woodland Hills Church. The course is a 13-mile loop with rolling hills and five right turns. The course features an uphill finish located just west of the intersection of Vandalia and 32nd Ave. Designated feed zone is in front of the church. The course is open to traffic and centerline rule will be strictly enforced. This rule is also in place at the finish. All USAC road racing rules apply.
Course map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40122857
This race will also serve as the Iowa State Road Race Championships. All riders are welcome to compete regardless of residence, but only Iowa residents with an annual USAC license will compete for the Iowa State Road Race Championships. The top 3 racers in each field, regardless of residence, will be eligible for Sakari Road Race awards.
5K Road Race with Great Post Race Celebration in Ames Iowa.
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The RipRoar Youth Triathlon Series welcomes athletes ages 6-15 years old, as of December 31, 2026, of all backgrounds and abilities to complete a course of swimming, biking, and running at age-appropriate distances.
The RipRoar Youth Triathlon Series has received numerous awards and nominations for its work empowering and teaching youth life lessons through endurance athletics.
Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
The Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering takes place every three years and gathers 1000 women leaders, participants, and newcomers for four days of worship, inspiring speakers, workshops, service projects, and more! The theme for the 2026 Triennial Gathering is "I am Worthy" focusing on Psalm 139:14 “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14
The 5K Run, Walk and Roll is a fundraiser to support the work of the Women of the ELCA health initiative, Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls.
EVERYONE is welcome to register and participate!
Join us for the Clive Running Festival, July 18, 2026. Please consider coming out and participating with your family on this scenic course that takes you on the beautiful Clive Greenbelt Trail. With a 5K, 1 mile run and the Kids Trot mini races (50 meters up to 400 meters), there is an event for all members of the family. This popular trail is used year-round by runners, walkers, and bicyclists. Proceeds from the race are used for trail improvements such as the new drinking fountains which were installed from past races and the annual maintenance on the trail. Your participation in the Clive Running Festival directly benefits all who love and enjoy the use of this wonderful asset.
Join us for our 5k and 1K fun run starting at the historic Imes Covered Bridge and winding through the streets of St Charles, Gateway to the bridges of Madison County!
Event T-Shirt for all registrations received by July 6!
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!
Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!