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

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Location: Terra Park Amphitheater, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA
• Check-in: Begins at 8:30 AM for those unable to pick up packets on Friday
• Start Time: 5K walkers at 9:00 AM, 5K runners at 9:30 AM

Race Routes

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
• Includes: T-Shirt (Until Sept. 21st, 2026), Finisher Medal, Timed-Bib
• After Sept. 21, 2026: Registration increases to $40.00 (plus fees) and no T-shirt will be provided.

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
• Includes: T-Shirt (Until Sept. 21st, 2026), Finisher Medal, Untimed Youth Bib
• Free Participation: Option to run for free, no advance registration needed: No t-shirt or finisher medal for these participants.
• Note: 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
• Includes: T-Shirt (Until Sept. 21st, 2026), Finisher Medal, Untimed Youth Bib
• Free Participation: Option to run for free, no advance registration needed: No t-shirt or finisher medal for these participants.
• Note: The race registration price does not increase after September 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, but participants do not receive a T-shirt.

Important Information

Registration closes: at 8:45 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Packet Pickup: Participants are encouraged to pick up their packets on Friday, October 9, from 4-6 p.m. at Crown Point Community Center. If you cannot pick them up on Friday, packets will be available on race morning starting at 8:30 AM.

Additional Details

• 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.
• 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.

Age Groups for Prizes:

• 19 and under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+