
From the Organizer
Proceeds from the Eola Hills "No Hills" run will be shared by the Track and field and cross-country programs at Dallas HS and Central HS.
This is a very fun and popular event that is capped at 350 racers.
New for 2026: Race is chip timed and you get a souvenir wine glass.
***IMPORTANT PARKING NOTE*** Parking at the event location fills fast, and parking is NOT be available at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Please carpool if possible. We have overflow parking about 1/4 mile south of Eola in a field.
There will be race day registration (exact cash amount is requested) and we can take credit/debit. Please arrive early to get your information on the roster.
Day of Race 10k=$60, 5k=$55
Check-in on race morning will open at 7:00am. The 10K run will set off from Eola Hills Wine Cellars at 9:00am. At 9:15am the 5K run/walk will begin. This is a flat, fast, out-and-back course. It is chip-timed this year. Ensure your bib is on your front and visible, especially at the finish. We will pull bib tabs for place and timing verification. After your run enjoy the company of fellow runners and walkers in the wine cellar. You will get pizza from Yeasty Beasty and a glass of wine, beer, or soda with thanks to Eola Hills.
Following the race end there will be ribbons handed out to the top finishers of each age group for both male and female racers.
**We ask that all participants finish their events within 90 minutes of the start time.
The top 3 male and female finishers of each race will receive prizes. The top 3 in each 10-year age division, male/female, for each race will receive ribbons.
**No dogs are allowed on the course. Strollers are permitted but we ask you please not crowd the front of the start line.
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Eola Hills "No Hills" 5K/10K
Nov 14, 2026