Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K
Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Pella, IA, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (62 days to go)
- Location
- 708 East 13th St., Pella, IA
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run for a reason, walk with purpose—join us in honoring Dan Sorensen and empowering students to serve.
Whether you're near, far, fast, or just walking a lap—there's a place for you at the starting line!
All, adults and children, are welcome. We also have a mile walk which is held indoors, through the church (no stairs).
For those who want to participate from a distance, we have a virtual 5K race option as well.
Run it. Walk it. Rock it. Just don’t miss it!
No dogs please!
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pella, IA
Population
10,624
as of 2023
City Elevation
888 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 39 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
62
Days to train
- Race
- Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 708 East 13th St., Pella, IA
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From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Pella than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K
Oct 3, 2026