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2013

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Knoxville Capital Striders Beginning Runner's Group, 6:00 pm. Meets in the parking lot at Knoxville High School, Knoxville, IA.

Full info.

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Iowa Masters Short Course State Championship Swimming Meet
Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA. Warm-ups at Noon, Meet begins at 1 p.m.

Info & entry

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Spring Fun Run 5K Run/Walk, 9:30 A.M. Sigourney Community High School, Sigourney, Iowa. 11 years old and up, 800 Meter Run 6-10 years old, 400 Meter Run 5 years and under.Hosted by Pekin and Sigourney Talented and Gifted Students 6-12th grade with proceeds going towards a student waiting on a heart transplant

Calee TeGrotenhuis , 907 E. Pleasant Valley, Sigourney, IA 52591 641-622-2010. entry_form

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Bandits Race to Home 5K, 8:00 AM. Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport, IA. Team Competition!

Shane Huff

entry_form

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Doc Dash 5K, 9:00 AM. Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242

Doc Dash 2013
Carver College of Medicine
Office of Student Affairs
1216 MERF
Iowa City, IA 52242.
319-384-3027

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April Fools 5K, 9 AM. George Wyth Park, Waterloo, IA. . . . . . .Results

Dave Lipinski 319-575-0989

entry

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L.I.S. - Panther Pride 5K and 1 mile Fun Run, 9:00 am. at and for Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg, IA Proceeds going to the LIS Special Projects Fund

Donna Armbrecht
319-668-1562. entry_form_here

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Spring Thaw 5K & 10 M run. 10 AM, Sioux City Riverfront Area Welcome Center, Sioux City, IA. . . . .

Rex Rundquist 712-255-3136.

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Ni-Bathska-Ke Trail Run 12 K & 4M. 9:30 AM. Platte River State Park, Louisville, NE. This 12k Trail Run is said to be the most challenging in the Midwest. Course is mostly single track, very rugged! Pig Roast!!

Will Lindgren 402.895.1081.

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Live Healthy Linn 5k Run & Walk, 8:00am. Guthridge Park-Hiawatha, IA (704 Emmons Street)

Contact 319.393.1515 x220. Registration

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North Polk Central Elementary Walk - Run - Roll - 5K, 9:00 AM. Central Elementary School, Alleman, IA

Julianne Manock
13806 NW 58th St.
Polk City, IA 50226. entry_form

6

Boone Middle School Toreador Trot 5K, 8:00 AM. Boone Middle School, Boone, IA.

Dean Berkland

entry form

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Run Dotty Run 5K, 10:00 AM. At the Farrel's work out studio in Grimes, IA.

Dotty Meltesen

515-559-6695

Information

register

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Doughnut Run 2012, 9 AM. Brookside Park (6th street), Ames, IA The more donuts you can eat, the faster your time will be! New team competition this year!. . . results

Kyle Weis
712-579-4657 Registration

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Demon Dash for 4Mile / 1 Mile Run. 9 AM. Washigton Jr High School, 111 South Ave. Washington, IA.

Teri Hartzler, Bodywrx Fitness- 319-653-6500. entry_form

6

Roland Spring Training 5K Run/Walk, 9 AM. Starts at the Roland Middle School, 206 Main, in Roland, IA.

Contact

entry form

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HOPE Walks 5K Run / Walk, 9 AM. Water Works Park in Des Moines.The money raised will go to support the non-profit organization, Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere).. ......Results

Kirsten Chatman

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Fight for Air Climb
Sunday March 7, 2012
Downtown Des Moines, IA

Julia McCarville 2530-73rd St. Des.Moines, IA 50322.
515-309-9507 x228

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Gilda's Run for Laughs 5K, 1M, 8 AM, Isle of Capri Casino in Bettendorf, IA. , . results

Claudia @
(563) 326-7504

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Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. 10k, 5K & 2 Mile Fun Run, 63rd & Grand, West Des Moines. 11AM. .Results

John Leonhart 515/277-SONS.
Online register

Print form

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Capital Striders Beginning Runner's Group, starts in Campbell's Park in Clive at 6 PM. All levels of runners are invited but special emphasis is placed on beginning runners. Typically 50 to 80 participants. Every Monday evening until October.

Full info

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Brain Injury Alliance Iowa Run, Walk and Roll, 9 AM. 5K & Fun Run at Lower City Park, Iowa City, IA. The BIA-IA is devoted to creating a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research and support.

Contact

Registration

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Tyler Schroeder 5KBenefit, 9:00 AM. Starts in Tipton City Park, Tipton, IA.

Nick Agne
1826 2nd St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-899-3010. entry_form

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Big Hollow Wilderness Run, 9:00am. Big Hollow Recreation Area Mediapolis, IA

Pat Rogge, Park.Ranger 319-759-4779.

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AIDS Walk/Run, 10 AM. Starts @ the Des Moines University Academic Center at 35th & Grand in Des Moines.. . . . . .Results here

David Vitiritto 515-284-0245.

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Open Doors Teresa Shelter & Maria House 5K Run/Walk, 9 AM. Kehl Center, Clarke College, Dubuque, IA. Managed by the Mississippi Valley Running Association., 9. ......Results

Contact
563-582-7480.

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St. Patrick School's Shamrock Shuffle, 9:00 AM. Cedar Falls, IA at St. Patrick School, 615 Washington St. event logo

Michelle Heine
319.504.2068

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Bear Crawl 5K, Inspiring You Out of Hibernation, 7:30 AM. Jesup Gym in Jesup, IA.. ......Results

Lizzy Weber 319.827.2045.

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Red Shamrock Foundation Survivorship Trail Run/Walk, 8 AM. Starts on the Regina High School track and goes through Hicklory Hill Park, Iowa City, IA.

John Hall 319-530-1981. registration

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Clear Lake Earth Day 5k & 10K, 9:00 a.m. Race will start and Finish in Clear Lake City Park, Clear Lake, Iowa. . . . results

Trish Pletcher, 641-357-2159 or 800-285-5338

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Linn-Mar Growl Prowl 8K & 5k, 9:00am. Linn-Mar High School - Marion, IA.. ......Results

Mike Shipley, 3555.N.10th St. Marion,.Iowa 319-447-3152

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Iowa Speedway 8k - 9:00 a.m. Iowa Speedway Grounds, Newton, Iowa. Where the Rubber Meets the Road. Finishing with a run through the Speedway tunnel and around the track. . results . Proceeds benefitting Progress Industries and includes a premium long sleeve 100% cotton t.. ......Results

Melissa Butler
Progress Industries
P.O. Box 1449
Newton, Iowa 50208
641-791-2846
print entry form

Online registration

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OLMITZ MINER Adventure Race, 6 & 12 hours. Red Haw Lake, Stephens State Forest, Chariton, IA. 2 & 4 persom teams.

Outdoor Adventure Planners
515-865-3334.

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Serve Our Youth 5K Walk/Run, 9am. Grey's Lake in Des Moines, IA.

Serve Our Youth
309 Roosevelt Rd
Pella, Iowa 50219

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Court to Court 5K, 9 AM. Run/walk sponsored by Drake Law School and Equal Justice Works for the benefit of Iowa Legal Aid. Beginning at the Polk County Courthouse, looping around the State Capitol, and ending in front of the Court Avenue Brewing Company.. ......Results

Shawna Johnson,
515-333-6059. registration

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1st ANNUAL Stormin' Pointer Pride 5K & kids 1 mile Fun Run, 9:00 AM. Center Point Primary Building, 101 Palo Road, Center Point, Iowa.

Sue Wilber 319-849-1102 entry_form coming

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Rescheduled for May 5th!

Best Buddies Iowa 5K, 10 am. Des Moines RiverWalk, start and end at Miracle League Field 529 Southwest 5th Street Des Moines, IA.

Laura Holms,
7648 Hickman Rd,
Des Moines,
IA. 50324
515-282-6218.
entry form

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Thursday

3K3 Walk, Run, Wag, 5:30 pm at Hansen Fieldhouse Parking Lot, Waldorf College, Forest City, IA. 3K, 6K & 9K routes. Dedicated to the memory of Charlotte Fredrickson, former longtime Waldorf employee and Forest City resident, who recently died of cancer.

Kristi Osheim
106 S. 6th Street
Forest City
IA. 50436
641-585-8782

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Go the Distance for Crime Victims 5K, 9:00 am. Thomas Park, Marion, Iowa. . results

Contact

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Osprey 5K Fun Run/Walk, 9:00 am. Annett Nature Center, Indianola, IA.

Missy Smith
15565 118th Ave
Indianola, IA.
515-961-6169. entry_form

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5th Judicial District 5k Run/Walk for Victims' Rights, 8 am., Raccoon River Park, 2500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, Iowa. All proceeds go to 5 charities that provide aid for crime victims. . ......Results

Carly Millsap
70 Thayer St., Des-Moines, IA 515-242-6909.

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Autism Society of Iowa 5K R/W Iowa, 9:00AM Ames Ia: Ada Hayden Heritage Park, Ames, IA.

Willow Hill
515-577-7230. registration

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Cancelled

Healthy Counties/Healthy Families Ecofest 5k Walk/Run, 6:00 pm. Bottleworks, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Part of Eco Arts Fest.

Contact

Online registr.

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The Running Dead 5k - Dash and Bash, 10:30 AM. Dallas County Fairgrounds, 28057 Fairgrounds Road, Adel, IA. Before the race, each registered racer will be given a flag belt with 3 flags attached. Throughout the course of the race, racers will encounter zombies (some may be wondering alone, while others may be "hunting in a pack") wanting to take your flags. If you lose all your flags before you reach the finish line, you will be considered a "Zombie" when you cross the finish line and will not be eligible for prizes.

Registration

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IOWA GAMES THE GLOW RUN 5k, 8:30 p.m. This is 3.1 miles of glowing fun featuring glow zones and thousands of runners decked out in glow gear. THE GLOW RUN Des Moines will not be timed event. All runners and walkers receive Glow in the Dark Finisher's Medal, Glow Run T-shirt, Glow items, AND Entry to Post Race After Party. Science Center of Iowa, 401 W Martin Luther King JR Pkwy, Des Mones, Iowa

link

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Project Renewal Youth Program 5K, 1/2Mile. 8:30 AM. Sr. Concetta Park at 6th & Warren, Davenport, IA. First female and male to the top of the "Ripley Rise" will be awarded a gift from the Gold Coast Association, recipient of the "Great Places in America" award for neighborhoods.

Ann Schwickerath 563-324-0800.

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Springtime Hill Climb 5K & 10K, 8 AM in Doanes Park, Pleasant Hill, IA. . ......Results

Kevin Umphress
PO box 57292 Des Moines IA 50317 515-661-0261.
entry form

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Dam to Downtown 10K,, 8 AM. Coralville Dam to Downtown Iowa City, (College Green Park), Iowa City, IA. Iowa City Dollars for Scholars

Register

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Autism Awareness 5K Run/Walk, 11:00 AM. At Pleasant Valley High School, Bettendorf, IA

Kris Steinmetz
515-327-9075
registration

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Autism Awareness 5K Run/Walk, 3 PM. Walking Trail - Start at the YMCA, Creston IA

Kris Steinmetz
515-327-9075. registration

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Hampton-Dumont Scholarship Fund "Color Dash 5K", 9AM. Hampton-Dumont High School, Hampton, IA.

register here

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Diamond Dash 10K & 5K R/W, 9 AM. Spirit Hollow Golf Course, Burlington, IA.

Shannon Dameron
319-572-9499.
April Marlow 319-759-1105..
entry form

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Stomping Out Sexual Assault 5K Fun Run/Walk, 8:30 AM. Wartburg College Cross Country Course, Waverly, IA.

Heather Clark; PO-Box 784 Waverly,.IA 50677. 319-352-0037

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Spring Fling 5K Fun Run / Walk, 9 AM. Starts and ends at the Union High School Track in LaPorte City Iowa.

Barb Bader
319-342-3378
entry form

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Iowa Walk for Epilepsy & 5K & 1M Fun Run, 10:30 AM. North Dubuque Street and Park Road, Iowa City, Iowa

Contact & registration

20

26th Annual Mayor's Bike Ride, Des Moines Parks & Rec. Starts at City Hall, Des Moines, IA.

Tim Smith

515-248-6314.

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  VEISHEA Scholars 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 AM The corner of Welch Ave and Lincoln Way in Ames, IA

Dan Stewart
1122 Frederiksen Crt
319-610-8306. entry_form

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Hawkeye Musco Community 5K, 8 AM. U of I Track, Coralville, IA. Race participation gets a free entry into the Musco Twilight Track Meet.

entry form

online register

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RED BUD 5K & 1 Mile Run Walk for JDRF, 10:30 Am. Starts on the Square in Chariton, IA.

Deb Storm Hy-Vee_Distr. Cntr, 1801-Osceola_Ave., Chariton, IA. 641-774-7617.

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Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence 5k, 9am.Race starts Cunningham School in Waterloo, IA.

Ms. Crowley: Principal 319-433-2600 entry_form

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Run to Overcome Cancer 5K Run/Walk, 9 AM. Muscatine Community College. 152 Colorado St., Muscatine, IA, 52761

Connie Stineman
PO Box 2
Grandview, IA 52752
563-264-4636. entry_form

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Earth Day at the Junction 4M & 2M Fun Run, 11 AM. Kids run at Noon. Race starts and finishes at the Theatrical Shop on 5th St in Downtown Old Valley Junction (West Des Moines).

515-222-3642

register

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2012 Gambler 1/2 Marathon & 5K,

8 am. Starts at Harrah's Casino, Council Bluffs, IA.

Chrissey 800-228-6878 x130

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Marion Rotary Marathon for Shoes, Marion, IA. Mara, Relay, Half Marathon, 5k and Mile Fun Run. Don't miss our Health and Fitness Expo, Pasta Dinner. The Marion-East Cedar Rapids Rotary Club will raise money for kids projects.

Cody Crawford

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SCAVMA Scamper, 5k & 10k, 5K Walk. Takes place at the I.S.U. Vet. School, ISU Campus, 1600 SE 16th Street, Ames, IA .8AM, $250 prize money or the first time. ......Results

College of Veterinary Medicine 1600.S-16th.St
Ames, IA 50010. 760.822.9935. registration

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Hy-Vee Half & 5K for JDRF, Fort Dodge, IA.

Amber Kastler,
115 S 29th Street Fort Dodge IA 50501
515-576-1330. entry_form

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Wellmark & Drake Relays present; The_Grand Blue Mile, is Des Moines' premier community street run for all ages and abilities. Run entirely on West Locust St in Downtown, this flat and fast one-mile course is well-suited for marathoners and beginners alike. Prizes awarded in multiple age groups, including the chance to run in-stadium at the historic Drake Relays! Asics, Oakley and Powerade are serving as official sponsors.

Register

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"Run for Boston 5k", 7:00pm. Dodger Stadium Parking lot, Fort Dodge, IA. 5k run/walk to benefit relief in Boston through "The One Fund".

Aaron Schmidt
515-573-0542

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America's Clissic

Track Meet

Results

here

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PFCC's TRAIL Run the River 5K, 9 AM. A run in the woods of Inis Grove, along the Skunk River - home to Prairie Flower Children Center's beautiful nature-based campus. With a scenic trail in springtime, NOT TIMED! PRAIRIE FLOWER CHILDREN'S CENTER, AMES, IA.

CONTACT
515-292-4312

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Rock Bowl 5K Run, 8am. Loras College Rock Bowl, Dubuque, IA.

Daniel Thole. 1450-Alta Vista St., Dubuque, IA, 52001
563-588-7242

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3rd Annual Worth County Jaycees 5K, 9 AM. Worth County Fairgrounds, Norwood, IA.

Shane Buerzow 641-390-0833. entry_form

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The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Brush and Rush 5k, 9:00 AM. Terry Trueblood Park 4213 SE Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa

Contact

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Trojan Dash 5k Cross Country Challenge 5k cross country run with obstacles, heats starting every half hour from 9:00 to 12:30. Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, 3271 Sandy Beach Rd, Solon IA

Dana Oxley or info@trojandash.com entry form

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Boonecrusher (Iowa) Adventure Race, Seven Oaks Recreation, Boone, Iowa. The 1st annual "BOONECRUSHER" 8 and 12 hour expedition style, unsupported Iowa adventure race will involve paddling, trail running/trekking, mountain biking and navigation. Limited to 200 people!

Jerrett Fried 515/401/2766
register

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St. Francis Habitat for Humanity 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, West Des Moines, Iowa . . . . . . details here

Jean Krenk
515-238-9707
Entry form

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Joan Wilson Memorial 5K, 9:00 AM. Municipal Park-Upper Parking Lot, Le Mars, IA.

Contact

Register

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Kick the Can 5K, 9 a.m. Exchange Park, Waterloo, IA. Event to benefit the Northeast Iowa Foodbank at 1309 Technology Parkway in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Kendra Thatcher 319-242-2377.

Register here

27

MACC 5K Family Fun Run, Cascade Falls Pool in Ankeny. (2350 SW Prairie Trail Parkway). This year's event will raise money for the Ankeny Fire Department.

Brant Ragan

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Quasky Church 5K Run/Walk for the Sun, Starts at 9am. Quasqueton Union Church, 212 E. Cedar St., Quasqueton, Iowa

Lorie Gericke 319-934-3136

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The Bubba Shuffle, 10 am. Yellow Smoke Park outside of Denison IA. To celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Julie Brown, 712-267-3638. entry_form

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Hoofin It 5K Run / Walk, 9 AM.Starts at the Bear Recreation Center, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA. Proceeds go to benefit the MICA & Tiger Packs.

Heather Benning

entry form

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LIVE UNITED 5K Run & Family Day, 9:00 a.m. P.A.C. Facility, William Penn University, Oskaloosa, Iowa . . . results

Christy Bellinger, 500 High Ave East, Oskaloosa, IA 525775 641-673-6043.

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MPD 5K4K9, 9 AM. Takes place at Linn Mar Football Complex, Marion, IA. Helping our K9 Unit.

Contact:

Registration

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Stride for Kids 5K Run / Walk, 11 AM. Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines, IA. Sponsored by the Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parents Assn.

Contact 515-289-4567 x 1 registration

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SunnyBrook of Carroll Cherished Moments Walk/Run for Alzheimer's. 9:00AM. Swan Lake East Side Shelter House - Carroll, IA

Bruce Boehm, 712-792-8995

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Drake Relays Road Races presented by HyVee, 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 6K, 8 AM. Drake University Campus, Des Moines, IA.

info

Register

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University of Iowa RiverRun 5k/10k, team Comp. in 5K, 9 AM. The race will be held on the University of Iowa Campus and the start will be at the Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA. . . . .. . . . . .results

Contact

registration

 

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