From the Organizer
Online Registration Only. Pre-Registration closes Friday September 25th at 5pm. You can still register after that and up to 7:45am the morning of the race, but the day-of registration rate increases to $30. Join us for this fun race the morning of our 77th Annual Pancake Day celebration. The course begins on the North side of the Centerville square and passes by several town landmarks. The course comes full circle and ends on the North side of the square. You will find yourself just a few steps away from free pancakes and activities for all ages!
1st Place Runner (overall) in the 10k for both men & women will receive $150 in Chamber Bucks and the 1st Place Runner (overall) in the 5k for both men & women will receive $75 in Chamber Bucks.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Centerville, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,377
as of 2023
Elevation
1,010 ft
Nearest Airport
IRK
Kirksville Regional Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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110
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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77th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run
Sep 26, 2026