Four Seasons Festival Road Run

Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT

Location: Polk City, IA; 200 S 4th Street, #5, 50226
Type: RUN

Official registration Past results (if available)

At a glance

Start your day with a refreshing run through Polk City, then immerse yourself in the lively Four Seasons Festival with food, music, and fun.

Fun
Scenic
Festive

Great for

Beginner Friendly
Kids & Youth

Kick off the Polk City Four Seasons Festival with a road run offering 8K, 5K, and Junior 2.5K distances. Experience rolling hills through town, with the 8K route featuring scenic paved trails and footbridges alongside Saylorville Lake. After your run, the celebration continues on the historic square with a pancake breakfast, parade, live bands, and numerous activities to enjoy throughout the day and night. It's a wonderful way to blend a refreshing run with a full day of community festivities.

What to expect

Enjoy a road run on paved surfaces, featuring rolling hills and scenic lake views for the 8K. Participate in the 8K, 5K, or a shorter 2.5K Junior Run/Walk. Stay for a pancake breakfast, parade, live bands, and all-day festival activities.

Standout details

Scenic views along Saylorville Lake (8K)
Pancake breakfast post-run
Full day of festival activities
Junior 2.5K and Tot/Kid Trot options

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Distances & registration

7 options

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

2.5K
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 5:42 AM CST · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
2.5 Miles
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 1:25 PM CDT · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
5K
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 5:42 AM CST · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT

+ 4 more options

5K
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 1:25 PM CDT · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
8K
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 18, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
8K
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 1:25 PM CDT · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
T-shirt ONLY Option
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 1:46 PM CDT · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Rolling road course, warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

The course

Road
Rolling
Family-oriented

From the organizer

Polk City Annual 8K Run or 5K Run/Walk with an option for Junior 2.5K Run/Walk

Come celebrate Polk City Four Seasons Festival by kicking off with a road run and then be sure to stick around for pancake breakfast, parade, bands and numerous other activities on the historic square to enjoy all day (and night long).

Polk City Four Seasons Festival

June 27th 2026 7:30 AM

3rd and Broadway, Polk City, IA

Packet Pickup: Evenings on 6/26 @ Polk City Town Square

Race Descriptions

2.5K: 3rd annual junior run for those that prefer a shorter course. Follows 5K route; however cuts to Broadway hill earlier.

5k: 3.1 miles of rolling hills through town and down our big hill of Broadway to finish line.

8k: Includes much of the rolling 5k course plus two miles of scenic running along the paved trail and foot bridges adjacent to Saylorville Lake

Friday Tot/Kid Trot Ages 0-10 6pm on 6/26

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