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When
Friday, August 7th, 2026
Where
612 Waterloo Creek Dr., Dorchester IA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
63–80°F · some rain risk
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2025
66–85°F
dry
2024
58–77°F
dry
2023
65–80°F
dry
2022
72–83°F
rain
2021
66–84°F
rain
2020
63–82°F
dry
2019
65–84°F
dry
2018
63–76°F
dry
2017
59–75°F
dry
2016
65–76°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Friday, Aug 7
Rain likely · 53–69°F
Friday, Aug 7starts near 53°F · 26% chance of rain · wind up to 16 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Name: Grady’s Superhero Run
- Date: August 7, 2026
- Location: 612 Waterloo Creek Dr., Dorchester, IA
- URL: Grady's Superhero Run
Race Details
- Type: Family-friendly 5k and kid’s fun run
- New Option: Virtual run option available this year
- Activities: Bounce house, kids’ games, prize giveaways, and a DJ
- Post-Run Events: Light meal served (free will donation)
Course Information
- Starting Point: In front of Knotty Marie's on Waterloo Creek Dr.
- Course Route: Fun run heads west on Waterloo Creek Drive
- Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles, looping back to the starting location
Event Purpose
- Memorial: In honor of Grady Lundgren-Hammel
- Legacy: Grady was an ambitious, loving, and energetic boy passionate about agriculture and his hometown of Dorchester
- Community Support: Grady fought a courageous battle against a rare NUT Protein Carcinoma, supported by family and local community
- Impact: Funds raised will support families facing medical issues and contribute to The Grady Lundgren-Hammel memorial scholarship at local schools
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