The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth
About this race
Hybrid 5k Run/Walk at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, Iowa to benefit Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services.
Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship.
Race registration includes race T-Shirt. T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026. Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date. Register by 6/12/26 for early bird pricing. Group discounts are also available.
8:00 a.m. shot-gun start for in-person race. Early pick-up of race packets including T-Shirts for in-person entries will be available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on July 3rd, 2026, at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014. Packet distribution on the day of the race will start at 7 a.m. on July 4th, 2026, at the shelter house at Ada Hayden Park in Ames.
Dress Up! Special prize for most patriotic participant.
Age Groups: 9 and under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. Top three in each category recognized.
T-Shirts for virtual entries may be picked up at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014 or you may choose to have your T-Shirt shipped to you for an additional fee (select shipping as an add-on product). T-Shirts that are shipped may not be received by the participant(s) until after the in-person race day. You may complete your run/walk any time between June 20st and July 4th, 2026, and submit your time directly from your account in RunSignUp.
Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations.
The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies, and Downtown Ames Fareway.
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Running
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
5k Virtual Run/Walk to benefit Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services. Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship. T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026. Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date. T-Shirts for virtual participants may be picked up at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014 or you may choose to have your T-Shirt shipped to you for an additional fee (select shipping as an add-on product). T-Shirts that are shipped may not be received by the participant(s) until after the in-person race date. You may complete your run/walk any time between June 20th and July 4th, 2026, and submit your time directly via your account in RunSignUp. Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) organization and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations. The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies and Downtown Ames Fareway.
In-Person 5k Run/Walk
In-Person 5k Run/Walk at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, Iowa to benefit Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services. Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship. T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026. Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date. Shot-gun start at 8:00 a.m. Early pick-up of race packets including T-Shirts for in-person entries will be available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on July 3rd, 2026, at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014. Packet distribution on the day of the race will start at 7 a.m. on July 4th, 2026, at the shelter house at Ada Hayden Park in Ames. Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) organization and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations. The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies and Downtown Ames Fareway.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ames, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:38 AM and sets at 8:53 PM local time (CDT) in Ames on June 20, 2026 — 15h 14m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth
Virtual 5k Run/Walk · 54 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheng Nie | 18:02 | 5:48 /mi |
| 2 | Floyd Walter | 18:10 | 5:51 /mi |
| 3 | Chad Hageman | 18:34 | 5:59 /mi |
| 4 | B. Bronson | 20:49 | 6:42 /mi |
| 5 | John Bannantine | 21:14 | 6:50 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 8 Ames events
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