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. This year, we intend to have a chalked line throughout the course to provide a continuous course.

🎉 Race Details

• Date: July 25, 2026
• Location: 800 N Maple St, Monticello, IA
• Website: Visit the race page
• Timing: Chip timing will be provided by B & W Racing.

🏅 Awards and Participation

• Completion: Participants can walk and/or run.
• Entry Perks: Entry to race will include a complementary ticket fair entry!
• 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.

🤝 Support and Community

Whether you're aiming for a PR or just enjoying the fun, this race is a perfect addition to fair week festivities. Come run with us and experience the fair like never before! The proceeds from this 5K race will directly support adult programming and events in our community year-round.

Thank you for your support of our first Great Jones County Fair 5K Race!