Greater 8 and 5K

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

Location: Creston, IA; McKinley Park, 50801
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Run for a cause and a chance at cash prizes at this pre-4th of July event supporting Creston's High Lakes Trails.

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For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the Greater 8 and 5K in Creston, Iowa, for a run with a purpose. Held the Saturday before the 4th of July, this event is a significant fundraiser, with all participant registrations supporting the High Lakes Trails. Runners can choose between an 8-mile race and a 5K, both offering a chance to compete for cash prizes for top male and female finishers, along with recognition for age category winners. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a community event while contributing to a local cause.

What to expect

Run either an 8-mile race or a 5K distance.Compete for cash prizes awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each race.Support the High Lakes Trails, as your registration contributes directly to this local cause.

Standout details

Cash prizes for top male & female finishers
Fundraiser for High Lakes Trails
Age category recognition and prizes
Held the Saturday before the 4th of July

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Distances & registration

4 options

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

5K
Sat, Jun 27, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 12, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 4:15 AM CDT
5K
Sat, Jun 27, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 16, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
8 Miles
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Mar 12, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT

+ 1 more option

8 Miles
Sat, Jun 27, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Mar 16, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT

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From the organizer

This event takes place on the Saturday before the 4th of July in Creston, Iowa. This is a fundraiser and participant registration goes towards a donation for our AMAZING High Lakes Trails! Our title sponsor, Grater Regional Health and the many community sponsors and volunteers are what make this event & fundraiser so successful!

We award cash prizes for the top three finishers (male & female) in each race:

8 mile 1st: $300 8 mile 2nd: $200 8 mile 3rd: $100 5K 1st: $75 5K 2nd: $50 5K 3rd: $35 Age category winners receive recognition and various prizes as well.

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