Run the Valley | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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Run the Valley | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States
Aug 08, 2026
Running

About this race

Join us for the inaugural Run the Valley, a community 5K + 1 Mile Race!

Whether you’re chasing a personal best in the 5K or participating in the 1-Mile Race, Run the Valley is designed to bring people together through movement, health, and community.

Both races will feature official chip timing, providing accurate results for all participants.

Following the races, participants are invited to enjoy our recovery zone, awards ceremony, refreshments, and local vendors.

Race Schedule:

  • 6:30-7:15 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
  • 7:20 AM - Welcome & Race Announcements
  • 7:30 AM – 5K Start
  • 8:15 AM – 1-Mile Start
  • 8:35 AM – Awards Ceremony


Registration Includes:

  • Race bib with timed chip
  • Event t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by shirt deadline)
  • Post-race refreshments & recovery zone
  • Awards

5K Race:

  • Overall Male & Female
  • Age Group Awards

1-Mile Race:

  • Top Male & Female Finishers
  • Youth Awards

Whether you’re a competitive runner, weekend walker, or participating with family and friends, there’s a place for everyone at the starting line.

Run. Recover. Connect.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Rock Valley, Iowa

Join fellow runners on August 8, 2026 for the Run the Valley | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Rock Valley.

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Running

5K

Aug 08, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Open

1 Fun Run/Walk

Aug 08, 2026 1.6K 8:15 AM
$30.00
Open

About Rock Valley

Run the Valley | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place in Rock Valley, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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