The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth

🎉 Race Overview

Hybrid 5k Run/Walk at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, Iowa to benefit Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services.

• Mission: Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services.
• Support: We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship.

👕 Registration Information

Race registration includes race T-Shirt.

• Deadline: T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026.
• Limitations: Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date.

🕗 Race Day Details

8:00 a.m. shot-gun start for in-person race.

• Packet Pickup: Early pick-up of race packets including T-Shirts for in-person entries will be available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on July 3rd, 2026, at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014.
• On-Site Distribution: Packet distribution on the day of the race will start at 7 a.m. on July 4th, 2026, at the shelter house at Ada Hayden Park in Ames.

🇺🇸 Special Contest

Dress Up! Special prize for most patriotic participant.

🏆 Age Groups

Categories: 9 and under: 10-14: 15-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70+.

• Recognition: Top three in each category recognized.

📦 Virtual Entries

T-Shirts for virtual entries may be picked up at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014 or you may choose to have your T-Shirt shipped to you for an additional fee (select shipping as an add-on product).

• Shipping Note: T-Shirts that are shipped may not be received by the participant(s) until after the in-person race day.
• Submission: You may complete your run/walk any time between June 20th and July 4th, 2026, and submit your time directly from your account in RunSignUp.

💖 Charitable Contribution

Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations.

🌟 Supporters

The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies, and Downtown Ames Fareway.

🔗 Race Registration

For more information and to register, please visit The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth.