2 events in Dallas County, Iowa

The 19th (and Final) Gene Van Wyk 5k Memorial Run/Walk

Saturday, April 4th, 2026 – 9:00 am

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Packet pickup: Race day from 8:00-8:45

Start: 8:40 Announcements, 9:00 Gun

Location:

Pella Christian High School

300 Eagle Lane

Pella, IA

(1 bk S of Oskaloosa St & 240th Pl)

Awards:

Top 3 finishes in 7 age categories

Top male and female

Registration:

$15 for students ($20 after March 17)

$20 for adults ($25 after March 17)

Strollers and walkers welcome.

With registration you receive:

Free! T-Shirt if register by T-Shirt deadline

Free! Post-race HOT Breakfast for participants. Guests welcome with a freewill donation to cover costs.

Let us show off Kuehn Conservation on Saturday morning April 18th! The 5K trail race will take you through the prairie trails along the upland areas, as well as the woods and prairies along the Racoon River bottom within the park. Hosted by the Adel Rotary Club, the race proceeds help fund their local service projects.

Kuehn Conservation was established in 1982 by The Dallas County Conservation Board, and now encompasses over 1000 acres along the Raccoon River in Dallas County. Archeological evidence shows this area has been enjoyed by humans for thousands of years, from the Woodland and Great Oasis traditions, to modern day humans. Now a county park, you can enjoy the trails that take you through native and restored prairie, woodland, and floodplain along the Raccoon River.

The race starts at 9am and is 100% single and double track trail loop through the park.