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78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run

78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run is a running race on September 25, 2027 in Centerville, IA, with an entry fee of $20.

Date
September 25, 2027 (314 days to go)
Location
101 E Van Buren St, Centerville, IA
Price
$20
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Online Registration Only.  Pre-Registration closes Friday September 24, 2027 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 78th 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 Appanoose Bucks and the 1st Place Runner (overall) in the 5k for both men & women will receive $75 in Appanoose Bucks. 

Events

10k Run$20
5k Run$20
1.3 Mile Walk$20
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Typical Conditions

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

49°

Chance of Rain

24%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Centerville, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:01 AMSunset 7:03 PMDaylight 12h 2m

About Centerville, IA

Population

5,377

as of 2023

City 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

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Waiting For?

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314

Days to train

Race
78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run
Date
September 25, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run?
78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run is a running race held in Centerville, Iowa on September 25, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run?
Saturday, September 25, 2027 in Centerville, Iowa at 101 E Van Buren St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run

Sep 25, 2027

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