Greater 8 and 5K
About this race
This event takes place on the Saturday before the 4th of July in Creston, Iowa. This is a fundraiser and participant registration goes towards a donation for our AMAZING High Lakes Trails! Our title sponsor, Grater Regional Health and the many community sponsors and volunteers are what make this event & fundraiser so successful!
We award cash prizes for the top three finishers (male & female) in each race:
- 8 mile 1st: $300
- 8 mile 2nd: $200
- 8 mile 3rd: $100
- 5K 1st: $75
- 5K 2nd: $50
- 5K 3rd: $35
Age category winners receive recognition and various prizes as well.
Join fellow runners on June 28, 2025 for the Greater 8 and 5K. It's a fantastic 12.9K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Creston.
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Running
Greater 8
This race starts at Green Valley State Park and ends at McKinley Park. There is transportation that can take you from McKinley to Green Valley. That bus leaves at 6:50am
5K
This race begins and ends at McKinley Park. You are encouraged to park at McKinley ball field or a side street.
VIRTUAL 8 MILE
You are not guaranteed a shirt, finisher medal or swag bag. Message the race director after the event regarding availability. We cannot ship anything at our expense.
VIRTUAL 5K
You are not guaranteed a shirt, finisher medal or swag bag. Message the race director after the event regarding availability. We cannot ship anything at our expense.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Creston in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Creston
Greater 8 and 5K takes place in Creston, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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