Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run
Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run is a running race on September 24, 2026 in Johnston, IA, with entry fees from $15 to $40.
- Date
- September 24, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Location
- 6501 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA
- Price
- $15–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
1st Annual Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Register today for the first annual Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run hosted by the Johnston Girl’s XCTF Booster Club prior to the start of the Johnston Homecoming Parade and along the parade route on Pioneer Parkway.
Fire Breathing Dragon Fun Run Details:
- Course: Start at Pioneer Parkway and North Drive (Corteva Entrance) with turnaround at Pioneer Parkway and Greendale Road for a 2-Mile route. Runners go out on the east side of Pioneer Parkway and back on the west side of Pioneer Parkway.
- Schedule: We will begin with the 800 Meter Run, followed by the 1-Mile Run, 2-Mile Community Run, HS XC Boys, and finishing with the HS XC Girls. Roll Dragz!
- Parking/Packet Pick-Up/Restrooms: Packet pick up will begin at 4:00 in the parking lot located east of Johnston Middle School. Restrooms will be available at the Johnston Middle School track.
- Registration: Registration is $15 for the 800 Meter Run and 1 Mile Run, and $20 for the 2 Mile Run. Families may register for a reduced fee of $40.
Ways you can participate in the Fire Breathing Dragon Fun Run:
- Register: You can race, job, walk, or stroll. All abilities welcome!
- Donate: Whether or not you are running, please consider making a donation.
- Tell Your Friends: Spread the word about the event and plan on meeting friends and family at the Fire Breathing Dragon Fun Run before the parade begins. And secure your parade spot early!
Fun Run Contact Info:
If you have any questions about the Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run, please contact Kathryn Panek with the Johnston XCTF Booster Club at kathryn.panek@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run on Thursday, September 24, 2026! Roll Dragz!
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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
73°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Johnston, IA
Population
24,196
as of 2023
City Elevation
831 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run
- Date
- September 24, 2026
- Location
- 6501 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA
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Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run
Sep 24, 2026