Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location: Bettendorf, IA; 1645 23rd St, 52722
Type: RUN

At a glance

Embrace your inner ninja at this Bettendorf race offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, complete with finisher medals and a best costume award.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky

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

Join the Ninja 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon in Bettendorf, IA, for a unique running experience. This event features an out-and-back course structure, with participants completing multiple loops for the 10K and Half Marathon distances. Runners can look forward to earning finisher medals and competing for awards, with a special nod to creativity through a best costume recognition. It's a chance to challenge yourself and embrace a playful spirit on the course.

What to expect

Run an out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for longer distances.
Earn a finisher medal to celebrate your achievement.
Show off your creativity for a chance to win the best costume award.

Standout details

Ninja-themed event
Best costume award
Finisher medals for all
Series points available

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

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

5K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM CDT · From $33.80
Opens May 11, 2022, 10:18 AM CDT · Closes Aug 15, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
10K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM CDT · From $49.70
Opens May 11, 2022, 10:18 AM CDT · Closes Aug 15, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM CDT · From $70.90
Opens May 11, 2022, 5:03 AM CDT · Closes Aug 15, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.

The course

From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information Parking is located at 2016 Parkway Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6586584732 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6583175060 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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