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Saturday, July 3rd, 2027
McKinley Park, Creston IA
5K
67–84°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
69–84°F
rain
2025
69–86°F
dry
2024
63–81°F
dry
2023
63–85°F
dry
2022
64–85°F
dry
2021
66–84°F
dry
2020
70–86°F
dry
2019
72–86°F
rain
2018
68–91°F
dry
2017
67–88°F
dry
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About this race
This event takes place on the Saturday before the 4th of July in Creston, Iowa. This is a fundraiser and participant registration goes towards a donation for our AMAZING High Lakes Trails! Our title sponsor, Greater Regional Health and the many community sponsors and volunteers are what make this event & fundraiser so successful!
We award cash prizes for the top three finishers (male & female) in each race:
- 8 mile 1st: $300
- 8 mile 2nd: $200
- 8 mile 3rd: $100
- 5K 1st: $75
- 5K 2nd: $50
- 5K 3rd: $35
Age category winners receive recognition and various prizes as well.
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