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Walk / run / Bike : The Marty. (In memory of Marty McHone) Please choose a time between June 29 (Marty’s birth date) and July 29(Marty’s death date), to walk, run or bike any distance at any speed and designate it as walking, running, or biking The Marty. You are welcome to do one event or all three, but please have it be a one time event. Please send your form back to me as soon as you have completed your walk, run, or bike, and designate if you would like a The Marty T-shirt by completing the form below and sending $15.00 to me by August 15th. It is also a way to educate others of the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. I will be sending more information about Ovarian Cancer once I receive the walk/run/bike forms. It would be great if you could invite a friend or family member to join you. Please have them fill out a form too.

Registration form Shannon.McHone
The MartyWalk/Run/Bike Coordinator, 46 King George Drive;
Boxford, MA 01921
Email_here

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Exira Road Run - 10K, 5K & Fun Run, 8:00 AM. Exira, IA.

Tom Benton 712.268.2887
Scott Kristy 712.268.2126

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Harry Gardner Memorial/Toledo 5k Run-Walk, 7 PM Toledo, Iowa. Age group awards for men and women. Family Challenge, Raffle and Prizes. New this year-discount for all area Track and Field or Cross Country Runners.

George Kuhter
641 484-4938

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Williamsburg Firecracker Run, 9am. Williamsburg, Iowa Northwest side of the town square.

Nichole Winegarden 319-668-1636.

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Clover Run 5K & 2M R/W. 8 AM. Fontanelle, IA. Benefit for Adair County 4H Youth Council.

Deb Hall 202.S.1st.Street Greenfield.IA
641-743-8412.

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Earlham Firecracker Run, 5K, Earlham, IA. 7:30AM, Cash awards to winners and course record setters Cash awards to course records in overall and age group categories. Results

Dan Von Rentzell 515-371-5281.

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Dysart 5K Run/Walk, 8 AM. Dysart, IA. Starts at City Park shelter house. Parade and festivities at park as part of town 4th of July celebration.

Mike Schmidt
608 Main St.
Dysart, IA 52224
319-476-4081.

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Urbandale 4th of July Runs
William Courtney Mem. 5K
, 7:30 AM
Chuck Silvey Mem. Kids 1M Run, 8:00 AM. Gary Page Tot Trot, 8:15 AM. Walker Johnson Park, Urbandale, IA. . . .results

email here 515-276-4538 or 515-278-8356.

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Waukee Fun Run/Walk, 1M & 5K, 8AM. Waukee Middle School, Waukee, IA. Troop 178 Boy Scouts sponsors the 20th annual Fun/Run Race. The race is the major fund raiser for Troop 178.Results

Tony Obermann
515-975-5288.

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Four on the 4th at Ada Hayden Park, Ames, IA. 4 mile run and 4K walk. 8 A.M. To benefit the Friendship Ark Homes. Both courses will tour Ada Hayden Park's paved and cinder trails. Cash prizes to top Male and Female Finishers. . . . . results

email:
Ph: 515/232-3687.

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Fifth Season 8K Run & 5K R/W ,

8K features downtown start & finish, out & back course, flat & fast. Top five 8K in nation. Entrants receive a moisture management shirt, course entertainment, and fabulous post-race party. 1 Mile Kids race

Mike.Regan 319-530-2873
Info & results

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Let Freedom Run 5k/1M Fun Run. 8:00 a.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Armstrong, Iowa. Proceeds fund Church Youth Mission Trips.

Kristin Grabinoski
406 3rd Street
Armstrong,Iowa 50514
712-260-6650

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5k for Independence Day, 8:30 AM start time, kids fun run after 5K. Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls. Proceeds benefit the Cedar Falls Fireworks Festival. . . . results

Katie Feldmann
First National Bank
2421 Whitetail Dr, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
319-268-7035

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4th of July Fun Run and Walk. 8 AM. City Park, Dunlap, IA. Runs through Dunlap and around a dam. Everyone is welcome (friendly dogs).

Carrie Grady 3809-155th St. Dunlap,.IA 51529 712-643-5493

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City of Maples 5K & 1M, 8AM. Registration/Start/Finish is at the Cedar River Complex Events Center, Osage, IA.

Bill Gruman @.641/732-3762
entry.form

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Firecracker 5K Run / Walk, Kids Run, 8AM, at Twin Parks, Webster City. . . . . results

515-832-1582. Gary.Moenck

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Sully Freedom Fun Run in Sully, IA on the square uptown. 1 mile run @ 8 AM, 5k @ 8:20 AM. Freewill pancake breakfast available after the race. Parade, festivities, and fireworks.

Darin Arkema
8067 E. 124th St. S.
Sully, Iowa 50251
641-594-2995.

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"Farm Bureau Financial Services" Classic Races, 10K. 5K, 1M. 8 AM at the Keokuk County Courthouse in Sigourney, IA. this race is on a it's a totally paved surface and they provide juices and drinks.

Randy Miller 319-330-6251
Farm-Bureau Ins.
23024 Hwy 149,
Sigourney, IA. 52591.

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Missouri River Runner's 8th Annual Pump 'n Run, 8 AM. Dakota Dunes, South Dakota

Ken Kreber
712-239-5642.

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Firecracker Classic 5K Run/Walk, 8 AM. Belmond, IA. . . . . results

Bradley W. Robson First.State Bank 641-444-3226

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Ride / Run - Run, Bike. 7:30 AM. 10M team event. this event is a unique race held in Storm Lake, Iowa. Two contestants team up and enter with one bicycle. One rides ahead and leaves the bike for his/her partner(a leap frog style race-exchange as often as you want.) First team to complete the 11 mile course around the lake and cross the finish line together wins!

Grace Ivey.

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Riverbend Rally 5k Run/Walk, 8 AM in Estes Park - Iowa Falls, IA. Run for the Hardin County Trails.

Cindy Goodner 641.648.2483.

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Royal Rec 5K Fun Run/Walk, 8:30 AM. Clay Central Everly School - Royal, IA. We also have a mini-marathon run for kids 10 and under. It will immediately follow after the 5K race. It is free and all participants will receive a goody bag.

Betsy Brugman, 712-363-4635.

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Bison Firecracker 5K, 8:00 AM. Buffalo Center, IA. Bison Firecracker 5K will be held on July 4th 2009 at the Buffalo Center, IA.

Jenny Kramersmeier

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New Market "Miner" 3 Mile Race / 2 Mile walk, 7:30 AM. A little town with a big celebration. Race starts at the old high school football field, New Market, IA.

Shawn Howard 712-542-5634.

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Starr's Cave 5k Trail Run/Walk, 8 AM. Starr's Cave, Burlington, IA. The course is slightly hilly and will be run on the trail system through the park. All proceeds will benefit Des Moines County Conservation.

Emily Stumpf
2415 Mt. Pleasant St.
Burlington, IA
319.752.1107.

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Firecracker 5k Run/walk, 8:00 AM. Garnavillo Fire Station, Garnavillo Iowa. Tee Shirt with $10.00 Donation. winners get pancake breakfast ticket

563-245-1702 Dave.Farmer

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Grandview Freedom Run, Grandview, IA

Jeff Varnum
319-523-8147. entry.form

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Tri in July in Keokuk County, 7:30 AM at Legion Park in Sigourney, IA.

Amy Molyneux 641-622-2404.

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Cornman Triathlon,
Union Grove Lake State Park , 9 AM. Gladbrook, IA. Swim 500 meters, Bike 14 m, Run 3.1 m. . . . Results

Todd Eipperle

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Relay For Life Polk Metro, 12 hour relay. A fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, this 12-hour, overnight event is team-based, family-friendly, and a lot of fun! Form a team and join us in the fight against cancer. Hoover High School, Des Moines, IA

Lori Schaben

515-253-0147

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Midnight Madness
10K, 5K. Ames, Iowa.

Roman at
515/232-6131 or
233/6057
. . results

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Duesey Days Race, 10k & 2 mile, 8:00am. Garner, IA - Oldest certified course in Iowa.

Lynn Keraus
805 W. 11th St. Pl.
Garner, IA 50438. 641-923-3272. entry.form

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Felix-Grundy Celebration 5K, 8 am . Takes place in Grundy Center, IA. . . . . . . . . Race results

Andrew Peters
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA
319-825-6210.

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Kevin Young / Kay Junkins Memorial Run, 5K & 1 mile, 8 AM. Donnellson, IA. Race begins at State Maintenace Shed atthe Lee County Fairgrounds and will be held in conjunction with Lee County Fair.

Steve.Jones, or Mike.Linnenbrink, 804.Univ., Donnellson, IA..52625 319-835-9848

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Moonlight Chase, Eldridge IA., 1/4M Kids Run (under 7). 7:30 PM, 1M Youth Run & Walk (ages 7-14), 1M Run / Walk 8PM, 4M Run at 9 PM. . . . . . results

Eldridge Chamber of Com. 563/285-9965

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Lake Geode Challenge Triathlon, 7:30 am. Lake Geode Beach , Danville, Iowa: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles

e-mail here

(319) 753-5200

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Baxter Fun Days 5K Fun Run / Walk, 8 AM. Starts at the baxter Community Recreation Complex, Baxter, IA. Teams prizes.

Hilary Neleman
PO Box 514 Baxter, IA 50028
641-227-3296.

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Mount Vernon Heritage Days Cele 5K Run/Walk, 8AM, Mt Vernon High School, 731 Palisades Road SW, Mount Vernon, IA. . . . results

Sherry Brayton 319-895-6372 or 319-455-2113

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Iowa Telecom 5 K/1 Mile Run and Rosie Phillips Fun Walk, 8 AM. 5K, it is from the Keokuk County Fairgrounds entrance to Griffin Park and back. The 1 mile is to the former Catholic Church and back. What Cheer, Iowa

Ron George 319/738-2104 Betty.Armstrong at 641/634-9906

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"Grimes Farm Run...A Walk in the Park", 5M, 5K & 1.6 mile R/W's, 8am Cross country, mostly soft grass. Rustic course. Very scenic--woodland, wetland, prairie that should be in full bloom. Site of GrimesFarm and Conservation Center, 2349 - 233rd Street, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

Carrie.Grimes.Barr

641-752-9778. entry.form.here

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Lawler's 7th annual 5k Fun Run/Walk, 8:00am. At Highland Park west end of Lawler near water tower. Proceeds will go to walking trail fund. Also have a kiddie race after the 5k.

Debi Speltz P.O.Box.162, Lawler,.IA.52154. 563-238-7731

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Nishna Valley Family YMCA Sprint Triathlon 300yd swim, 8.1M bike, and a 5K run. 8 am. Atlantic, IA

Lori Robinson Nishna.Valley YMCA
1100 Maple Street
Atlantic, IA 50022

712-243-3934

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Hudson Pump & Run

7_AM_start_time, Hudson, IA.
New! Pancake breakfast.. . .results

319-433-6355.. Dave_Lipinski

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MRR All-Comers Track Meet, Registration begins at 4:30 PM, with the long jump starting at 5 PM and running events at 5:30 PM. South Sioux City High School Track, NE . The track meets are free and open to participants of all ages. 5 p.m. Long Jump, Running events begin at 5:30 p.m. and follow a rolling schedule: 3200 meter run/1600 meter walk, 100 meter dash, 1600 meter run, 400 meter dash, 50 meter dash (ages 7 and under only), 800 meter run, 200 meter dash & 400 meter relay.

Kjersten Welch 712-274-7553

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Ankeny Summerfest 5K & 1 Mile Run / Walk., 8:00 AM. NEW LOCATION. Organized by Ankeny Optimists Club at Prairie Ridge Family Aquatic Center, 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, IA

Ed.C. Acoymo 515-965-8420,

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Triathlon

Triathlon Swim.-.1/4.mile,.Bike.-.13.miles, Run - 5K

web site

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West Liberty Youth Sports Fun Run, 5K R/W, 1 Mile, tot trot. 8 AM at the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty, IA.

Kevin & Shawna Mueller 319-627-4263.

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Water's Edge Triathlon, 8 AM. Sprint distance, USAT Sanctioned. Smith Lake, Algona, Iowa: Swim 500 meters, Bike 20K miles, Run 5K.

Water's Edge Triathlon
1010 250th Street
Algona, IA 50511 Jeff_Mortensen 515-320-1675

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Iowa.Games...Volkswalk,..Track.&.Field.on.Sat.& Sun, Masters Swimming on Sun, .Iowa Games Cross Country Race, on ISU Cross Country course on Sun.. . . . . . results

web site

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Walcot Days 5K & 1M, 7 AM. Walcot, IA.

Laurie Botkin 563-284-5127.

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Solon Beef Days Run, 5K & 1 Mile, 7:30 AM. Lakeview Elementary School in Solon, Iowa. . . . . . results

Info

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Rustic Run, 4M & 1M. In Rustic Park, Lost Nation, IA. One Mile 7:40 am, Four Mile 8:00 am. Registrations starts at 6:30 am race day. . . . . . results

Mitch_Rutenbeck 319-551-0582. Rustic.Run, P.O.Box.394, Lost.Nation, IA 52254.

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Okoboji.Tri,.Marathon,.1/2.Mara.,.10K!
7 AM, 6 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM. Pike's Point State Park, Okoboji, IA., . . .results

Bob or Herman
712/262-7246 or
712/338-2424.

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Gilbertville Days 5KRun & Family Fitness Walk, 8:00 a.m. Don Bosco High School, Gilbertville, Iowa.

Kari Hogan
319-233-8040
Jean Etringer
319-296-2655

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Feeder 5K Run Run/Walk, 7:45 AM. Everly, IA

Everly City Hall
202 North Main
Everly, Iowa 51338
712-834-2691

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Radcliffe Summerfest "Cardinal Trot" 5K Run/Walk,, 8:00 AM.City Park, Radcliffe, Iowa. Park located on Isabella Street in Radcliffe.

Joy Wykle
703 Parkview Lane
Radcliffe, IA 50230. 515-899-2414
641-864-2244

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"Have a Heart for Marfan" Walk / Run
Copper Creek Lake, Pleasant Hill, IA. Adult runs - 8 AM. 2K Walk, 6K Fun Run , 10K Run Run. Youth Run – 8 and under is at 9 a.m. A new more challenging course, and new age brackets. . . . . . results

Teri-Dean
515-263-1948.

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The Road Runner 5K, 8 AM. Starts at North Cedar High School, Stanwood, IA. . . . . . results

Bill.Bails

563-886-3111

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Carroll County Fair 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, 8 AM. Open Class Building, south side of Carroll County Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids, IA.

Julie Winnett 215-Skyline.Dr., Coon.Rapids, IA. 50058 712-999-2954.

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Old Roundhouse Trail Days 5k, 8 AM, Elma, IA. . . . . . results

641-393-2539 Race.Director
409 2nd St
Elma, IA 50628.

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4H 5K Fun Run, 8 AM. Part of the 4H County Fair. Starts and finishes in front of the shelter house near the sand volleyball at the city park, in Ottumwa, IA. . . . .results

Sara Tanner

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Granger Daze 5K Run, 8:00 AM. The Woodward- Granger Elementary School, 2200 State Street, Granger, Iowa.

Delane Galvin, 306.W..3rd St, Woodward, IA. 50276. 515-438-3155, ext. 246

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Coach Smiths 5K & 10K Runs, 11 AM. This race is for late Chris Smith the Race Director for Peterson's Annual Trip On Old Tractors, Peterson, IA and other area races. A meal will be held following the race with a free will offering. Peterson, Iowa

Keith Stoeber, P.O. Box 224, Sioux Rapids, IA 50585. 712.299.2754

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Finish Strong 5K Run / Walk, 7 PM. Takes place at the Johnston Evangelical Free Church, 9901 NW 62nd Ave. Johnston, IA.

515-986-0306.

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JR BIX Kids Race, Davenport, IA. 6PM Davenport, IA

Race Hotline: 563-383-2489
info/entry

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7 mile & 2M, 8AM. Davenport, Iowa. Nothing else compares! It’s a true “Event”
. . . . . results

Race Hotline: 563-383-2489
info/entry

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Janesville Days Fun Run/Walk (5K run 2 mile walk), 8:00 start.. 401 Main, Janesville Iowa (in front of Post Office).

Todd Bengen
113 N. Birch Circle
Janesville IA 50647
319 987-2247.

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Ankeny Youth Triathlon. 8:30 AM. At the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex in Ankeny. The Ankeny Youth Triathlon is a fun event designed to introduce kids ages 7-14 to the sport of triathlon. More details will be posted.

Ankeny Parks & Rec, 201 S Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50023
515-963-3570.

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Mike's Journey Run 5K & 1M Fun Run, 8 AM. Cultural Center of the Community Y in Marshalltown, IA.. . . . . results

Barb Holm-Ellis 2302-Wakefield Drive, Marshalltown

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Pine Lake Trail 3.1M, 9 AM. Pine Lake State Park, Eldora, IA. . . . .results

Mike Teske 26567.225th Street Eldora, Iowa.
641/858-5620.

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North English Fun Run, 8 AM. North English, Iowa

Brandi Claypool - 3744 Stoneview Circle SW - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-530-4706
Brenda Hooper - 2062 F67 Blvd - North English, IA 52316
319-664-6201

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Sioux Rapids Tall Corn Days 5K Walk/Run, 8:00 a.m. American Legion Community Center, 200 Main Street, Sioux Rapids, IA.

Dan Skelton, 4940.200th.Ave.,
Sioux.Rapids, IA. 50585 Ph.712-283-2110.

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Lake Pahoja Races, 8 AM. 1/2M-S, 17M-B, 3.5M-R.Triathlon, Larchwood, IA

712-472-2217

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Shed Your Threads Run/Walk, 8 AM, Pony Hollow Trail, Elkader, Iowa. 4 mi. round trip. The Pony Hollow Trail begins at the south edge of Elkader's City Park, following the old Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad bed as it winds through beautiful hills and valleys. There is access to the trail from the city park where public parking and restroom facilities are available. Elkader Fitness CO-OP!

Molly.Scherf 906.N..Main Elkader,.IA.52043
563-245-3662

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Friends and Neighbors Day 5K, 8 AM. Race starts and finishes at Football field, Woodward, IA, . . . . . . . . . . . . . Results

Meagan Olesen
P.O. Box 555
Granger, IA 50109
515-402-3240.

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Walker Pickle Days 5K and Kids Fun Run, 7:45 am. Walker City Park, Walker, Iowa. . . . . . results

Lonnie Helms; P.O..Box_247; Walker,.IA.52352 319-448-4425; 319-350-0600.

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Delhi Lion's Pride Day 5K R/W, 8 AM. Kids Fun Run to follow 5K. All proceeds to benefit the Jill McDermott Family. Begins at Maquoketa Valley High School.

Tiffany Feldman 563-920-5829

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Rebel Summer Scorcher 12 Hour Run, 8 AM to 8 PM. Sioux Central Campus, Sioux Rapids, IA. 800m loop on grass.

Keith Stoeber 712-299-2754

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Doctors Dash, 10K, 5K, FAMILY FUN Walk, 7:30 a.m. Corning IA

Marilea Mullen Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, PO Box 368, Corning IA 60851.
641-322-6276.

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Elvelopet 5K- 15K Run/Walk. 7:30 AM, Decorah, IA. You must pre-register to get a T-shirt. It's got hills. . Results here

Ph.563/382-3990

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Taste of Hope 5K, the race is in West Des Moines (at Lutheran Church of Hope at 74th and Ashworth) . . . .Map. . .Results here

Paul Grinvalds

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GilbertFest 5K Run/Walk, 7 AM. Gilbert Fire Station, Gilbert, IA

Emily Lyons
1204 Northridge Rd #9
Story City, IA 50248 641.425.1262.

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Rhodes Pride Day 5K Fun Run/Walk, 7:30 AM . Course starts at the Rhodes Trailhead Park, runs thru Rhodes & back. All Proceeds will go towards new playground equipment at Ball Park.

Misty Hulbert
1309 295th Street
Rhodes, IA 50234.

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Balloon Challenge 5K Road Race, 7 PM. Directly east of Bill Buxton Stadium at Simpson College in Indianola, IA. Flat and fast.

Brad Hofer 515-961-1640.

 

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