In 32 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
,2nd and Oak Ave. NE, Mitchellville IA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
61–79°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
64–76°F
rain
2024
69–83°F
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2023
64–85°F
dry
2022
62–82°F
dry
2021
68–88°F
dry
2020
50–69°F
dry
2019
71–85°F
rain
2018
66–86°F
rain
2017
63–80°F
dry
2016
65–84°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Name: 22nd Annual George Ballard Memorial 5K Fun Run & 2 Mile Walk
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: 2nd and Oak Ave. NE, Mitchellville, IA
- URL: Race Registration
About the Event
- History: George Ballard helped to organize this event as part of the Thomas Mitchell Days celebration.
- Honoring George: We continue to honor George by having this event in his name.
- Join Us: Please join us for a fun event.
- Course: The course is over Mitchellville city streets which includes some hills.
Awards
- Top Finishers: Awards will be given to the top 3 in both run and walk.
Course map
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