The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race

The Great Jones County 5K Fair Race – “Race Around the Fair”

Get ready to run, explore, and celebrate! The Great Jones County 5K Fair Race, held in collaboration with Monticello Parks and Recreation, offers a one-of-a-kind route that winds around the fairgrounds, past the livestock barns, and along the track, giving runners an early morning's taste of fair excitement. The course continues past the scenic Monticello Golf Course and through Riverside Gardens, showcasing some of the area’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. We intend to have a chalked line throughout the course to provide a continuous course with more signs.

Race Details

• Date: July 25, 2026
• Location: 800 N Maple St, Monticello, IA
• Website: Race Registration
• Proceeds: Support adult programming and events in our community year-round.

Previous Contributions

This will be the second year of this 5K. Here’s what the proceeds contributed to within the last year:

• Wellness opportunities: Adult Pickleball League with multiple divisions, Sit & Get Fit, Older Adult Self-Defense, Tai Chi, Murph Training.
• Outdoor Adventure Series: Including kayaking, boating and hiking experiences.
• Learn to play: Pickleball, Mahjong.
• Walk & Learn Series: Birding, Foraging, Historical Walks.
• Community Events: All-Star Moms & MVP Sons, Movie Nights in the Park, Coffee & Cards, Senior Socials, Line Dancing.

Event Specifications

Participants can walk and/or run. Chip timing will be provided by B & W Racing.

• Entry Benefits: Includes a complementary ticket for fair entry and another surprise!
• Awards: Fair Ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 male/female in each race and age category (9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older).
• T-Shirt Deadline: Online deadline to receive a T-Shirt is July 3, 2026.
• Thank You: Thank you for your support of the Great Jones County Fair 5K Race!