Every Registration Includes
Great Swag - designer shirt
Custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Great snacks at the finish line!
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
The Ames Triathlon is perfect for people of all abilities. Swim, bike, and run in and around the beautiful Ada Hayden Lake.
Ames Triathlon is chip timed, paratriathlon friendly, and a member of the Heart of America Triathlon Series.
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!
Event Schedule
8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
Race Location: Start Line and BIB pickup will be uptown on the East side of the Square.
Online registration closes Friday, July 31st. DAY OF REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE BY 7:40 AM ON RACE DAY!
Awards/Prizes:
Final times will be posted on the Panorama Days website (PANORACHAMBER.ORG) the following week. 1st and 2nd place will receive prizes for their winnings. Participants will receive a thank you for supporting our race, please pick up prior to the race at the registration table. Prizes will be guaranteed to pre-registered participants only!
Located in the heart of Des Moines, the beautiful Gray's Lake Park serves as the site for this event. Sandy beach start and a closed course for the bike make this a great event for athletes of all experience levels. We are offering both Sprint Distance and Olympic Distant triathlons along with Sprint Distance Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run) and Sprint Distance Aquabike (Swim-Bike).
The Adel Sweet Corn 5K run/walk is hosted the second Saturday in August and takes place in Adel along the parade route in front of hundreds of spectators. Join us for this challenging 5K around beautiful Adel.
Award Ceremony at 8:30AM at Start/Finish line. Medals are awarded for the top 3 finishes in both men's and women's categories. The top 2 men's and top 2 women's in age categories also receive medals.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 +
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.
Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
FREE Kona Ice
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to 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 for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
🏁🏅Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 4 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register another $5 will be refunded for a total of $10!
9:00 AM - Shirt pickup
9:45 AM - Why a straw? What's a wog?
10:00 AM - Run/Walk/Jog/Wog
10:15 AM - Start prize give-a-ways
No refunds:
Event occurs rain or shine.