Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run/ Walk

Event Overview

Friends of Yellow River State Forest will be holding their Seventh Annual 5K and 10K Trail Run/Walk and Half-marathon on May 8 and 9 the State Forest!

Get yourself registered at: Race Registration

Registration Information

• Pre-registration: Registrants must be pre-registered to receive a shirt - exact April deadline TBD
• Online registration: Closes at 11:59 on May 6, but walk-ins are welcome.
• Friday 5K cost: $35, race starts at 5:30 PM
• Saturday races:
  • 5K: $35, starts at 8:30 AM
  • 10K: $45, starts at 8 AM
  • Half-marathon: $55, starts at 7:30 AM

Check-in and Notes

• Check-in: Starts an hour before race time at YRSF Office 737 State Forest Road, Harpers Ferry, Iowa 52146
• Price increase: Prices will increase by $5 starting April 1
• Dirty Double Discount: Special pricing for multiple races on consecutive days
• Hand-crafted mugs: Dirty Double participants receive one of our coveted hand-crafted race mugs!

Eligibility and Categories

• All ages welcome: Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Children over the age of 12 must be registered.
• Family-friendly: The Friday night 5K will be family-friendly, but it is on existing trails so strollers may be difficult.
• Dog policy: Well-behaved dogs on a leash are allowed.
• Winner Categories: New this year, male and female winners from age divisions 17 and under, 18 - 49, and 50 and over will receive prizes.

Race Timing and Distances

Races will be timed again this year! Due to the use of existing trails the distances are not exact.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you interested in being a sponsor for this race? Sponsorship levels are as follows:

• Oak: $500 or more—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts, four race entries, and promotion on Facebook page
• Sapling: $300-$499—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts, two race entries, and promotion on Facebook page
• Acorn: $1-$299—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts and promotion on Facebook page

About

Friends of Yellow River State Forest is a 501 c3, not-for-profit organization. The mission of the group is to enhance Yellow River State Forest for public use while protecting the integrity of the flora, fauna, soil and water. All funds raised by the Friends group are invested back into the state forest.