Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run

Race Information

Meet us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Terra Park Amphitheater. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM for those who do not pick up their packet on Friday. All racers should be ready to go by 9:00 AM near the start line. Once the kids' 100-meter dash is completed, the 0.62-mile kids will race, and then the 5K walkers will start. 5K runners will begin at 9:30 AM. The Mayor will give finisher medals as you cross the finish line!

View a map of the 2026 race routes online by clicking HERE.

5K Walk & Run Registration

• COST: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee + Tax
  • T-Shirt Included Until Sept. 21st, 2026
  • Finisher Medal Included
  • Timed-Bib Included
• Race Registration increases to $40.00 (plus fees) after September 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, and participants will not receive a t-shirt.

Kids' (<10) Fun Runs Registration

The kids' 100-Meter dash and the 0.62-mile run around the lake are fun, untimed dashes for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, a youth-sized shirt, and a medal! 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, registration not required!

• 100-Meter Fun Run: Ages 2-5

  • COST: $15 + $1.90 Sign-Up Fee + Tax
    • T-Shirt Included Until Sept. 21st, 2026
    • Finisher Medal Included
    • Untimed Youth Bib Included
  • Option to run for free, no advance registration needed: No t-shirt or finisher medal for these participants.
  • The race registration price does not increase after September 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, but participants do not receive a T-shirt.

• 0.62 Mile Around the Lake: Ages 6-10

  • COST: $15 + $1.90 Sign-Up Fee + Tax
    • T-Shirt Included Until Sept. 21st, 2026
    • Finisher Medal Included
    • Untimed Youth Bib Included
  • Option to run for free, no advance registration needed: No t-shirt or finisher medal for these participants.
  • The race registration price does not increase after September 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, but participants do not receive a T-shirt.

Registration closes for all races at 8:45 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Register by Monday, September 21, 2026, to get a t-shirt!

Packet Pickup

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 starting at 8:30 AM.

Mayor's Run Branded Items

T-shirts and finisher medals are included with all races! After September 21st, a t-shirt will not be provided with registration, and finish medals will be given out to all participants, as supplies last.

Food

Bagels, water, and fruit will be available after the race.

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+