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CVSP Pump & Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Waterloo, IA
300 Jefferson St., 50701
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Challenge your strength and speed in this unique 5K and 1-mile event where lifting reps can reduce your race time.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Cedar Valley SportsPlex Pump and Run offers a unique twist on the traditional 5K and 1-mile races. Participants can opt to complete a strength challenge involving bench presses and bicep curls to reduce their 5K finish time. This event also features a free public health expo, providing an opportunity to connect with local businesses and organizations. Families are welcome, with free registration available for children ages 1-12.

What to expect

  • Experience a 5K or 1-mile run with an optional strength challenge. Bench press and bicep curl to earn time reductions for your 5K.
  • Enjoy a free public health expo and take advantage of free registration for kids ages 1-12.

Standout details

  • Optional 'Pump' challenge for time reduction
  • Free public health expo
  • Free kids' registration (ages 1-12)

Perks & features

  • Free

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The Cedar Valley SportsPlex Pump and Run 1-mile & 5K is back for year four! This event also include a free public health expo on Friday night during the pump and packet pickup. The goal of the health expo is to let the public interact with as many of the amazing businesses, organizations, and non-profits in the Cedar Valley as possible.

FREE KIDS REGISTRATION Thanks to our amazing sponsor kids ages 1-12 will be able to participate in either the 1-mile or the 5K at no cost.

HOW DOES THE PUMP-N-RUN WORK?

Bench press and bicep curl a percentage of your body weight at the health expo to earn a reduction in your 5K time! You’ll receive 10 seconds off your 5k time for every repetition that you complete! Don’t want to Pump? You can still participate without a reduction in time!

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