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

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.