Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
About this race
Check-in for all races starts at 8:30 AM. All racers should be ready to go by 9:00 AM near the start line. Kids' fun runs and 5K walkers will begin at 9:00 AM, and once the kids' 100-meter dash and fun run are completed, 5K runners will begin around 9:30 AM. View (PDF) the map of the race.
5K Registration Fees: If you are participating in the walk, your start time will be 9:00 a.m.
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
- Optional T-Shirt Add-On for $10.00
- Additional charge for plus sizes
- Option Finisher Medal Add-On for $5.00
- Race Registration increases to $40.00 after September 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT with no shirt add-on option.
Kids' (<10) Fun Runs Registration Fees:
Age groups for the fun run: The kids' dash and the 0.62 around the lake are fun, untimed dashes for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, and there is an option to add a youth-sized shirt ($10.00) and medal ($5.00)! (If your child wants to run the kids' dash and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) The swag will be given out during packet pickup on Friday, October 9.
- 100-meter kids' fun run: ages 2-5
- Free to Race (Kids must register before September 30 to purchase a t-shirt and/or medal.)
- Optional T-Shirt Add-On for $10.00
- Option Finisher Medal Add-On for $5.00
- Race Registration increases to $40.00 after September 30, at 11:59 pm CDT, with no shirt add-on option.
- 0.62 around the lake: ages 6-10
- $10 + $1.60 SignUp Fee to race
- Optional T-Shirt Add-On for $10.00
- Option Finisher Medal Add-On for $5.00
- Race Registration increases to $15.00 after September 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, with no shirt add-on option.
Chip Timing: Each 5K participant will have their run/walk chip timed.
Course Maps: Maps for the 5K and kids' fun runs are posted above.
Packets: We encourage participants to pick up their packets on Friday, October 9, from 4-6 p.m. at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA. If you cannot pick them up on Friday, packets will be available on race morning.
Mayor's Run Branded Items: T-shirts and medals will be available for purchase only through online pre-registration.
Food: Bagels, water, and fruit will be available after the race to enjoy.
Photos: Runners will be photographed during the event. We encourage you to take a selfie and tag us using #MayorsRunforTrails2026.
Prizes by Age Group: Only 5K runners are eligible for the age group winners. Top prizes are awarded to females and males in specific age groups.
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60+
Pick your distance
Running
Kids Fun Run - 0.62 Miles
Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Johnston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:21 AM and sets at 6:41 PM local time (CDT) in Johnston on October 10, 2026 — 11h 20m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Johnston events
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