Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
Date
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM CDTRace options
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0.62 Miles
closes Oct 10, 2026, 3:45 AM CDT
5mo 3d 5h 31m leftKids Fun Run - 0.62 Miles
Closes Oct 10, 2026, 3:45 AM CDT · From $11.60
5K
closes Oct 10, 2026, 3:45 AM CDT
5mo 3d 5h 31m leftMayor's Run for the Trails 5K
Closes Oct 10, 2026, 3:45 AM CDT · From $32.80
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From the organizer
Check-in for all races starts at 8:30 AM. All racers should be ready to go by 9:00 AM near the start line . Kids' fun runs and 5K walkers will begin at 9:00 AM, and once the kids' 100-meter dash and fun run are completed, 5K runners will begin around 9:30 AM.
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View (PDF) the map of the race. 5K Registration Fees: If you are participating in the walk, your start time will be 9:00 a. m. $30. 00 Race Fee + $2. 80 SignUp Fee Optional T-Shirt Add-On for $10. 00 Additional charge for plus sizes Option Finisher Medal Add-On for $5. 00 Race Registration increases to $40. 00 after September 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT with no shirt add-on option. Kids' (<10) Fun Runs Registration Fees: Age groups for the fun run: The kids' dash and the 0. 62 around the lake are fun, untimed dashes for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, and there is an option to add a youth-sized shirt ($10. 00) and medal ($5. 00)! (If your child wants to run the kids' dash and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free! ) The swag will be given out during packet pickup on Friday, October 9. 100-meter kids' fun run: ages 2-5 Free to Race (Kids must register before September 30 to purchase a t-shirt and/or medal. ) Optional T-Shirt Add-On for $10. 00 Option Finisher Medal Add-On for $5. 00 Race Registration increases to $40. 00 after September 30, at 11:59 pm CDT, with no shirt add-on option. 0. 62 around the lake: ages 6-10 $10 + $1. 60 SignUp Fee to race Optional T-Shirt Add-On for $10. 00 Option Finisher Medal Add-On for $5. 00 Race Registration increases to $15. 00 after September 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, with no shirt add-on option. Chip Timing : Each 5K participant will have their run/walk chip timed. Course Maps: Maps for the 5K and kids' fun runs are posted above. Packets : We encourage participants to pick up their packets on Friday, October 9, from 4-6 p. m. at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA. If you cannot pick them up on Friday, packets will be available on race morning. Mayor's Run Branded Items : T-shirts and medals will be available for purchase only through online pre-registration. Food : Bagels, water, and fruit will be available after the race to enjoy. Photos : Runners will be photographed during the event. We encourage you to take a selfie and tag us using #MayorsRunforTrails2026. Prizes by Age Group: Only 5K runners are eligible for the age group winners. Top prizes are awarded to females and males in specific age groups. 19 and under 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+