
From the Organizer
Registered participants will receive a waterbottle or koozie, and a BOGO drink ticket at Fenders Brewing.
** This is NOT a chip-timed race. There will be a race clock, and we will help keep track of times!
$30 - Individual 2k/5k/8k - NO SHIRT
$40 - WITH shirt option
Kid Races are Free! (10yrs & Under)
5:30: Youth Race Registration
5:30-7:30PM: Packet Pick up
6:00PM: Youth Races
Tot Trot* (2-4yrs - 1/8 Mile)
Youth Race* (5-7yrs - 1/4 Mile)
Youth Race* (8-10yrs - 1/2 Mile)
**FREE for children 10yrs & under. Race distances may change for kids.
6:30-8:30: Live music on the square
6:30AM: Check-in begins at City Hall
7:15AM: National Anthem
7:30AM: Race Begins!
View maps here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=13MlcMZcG6boiLoOK-BkOU0PCynLSFlo&usp=sharing
8:30AM: Medals will be awarded to first place winners (men & women)
Enjoy breakfast on the square with the Sons of the Legion
Have a fun day at the Four Seasons Festival!
By registering for and participating in the Friends on the Run, you have agreed to the following waiver:
I acknowledge that my participation in the Friends on the Run may involve a risk of injury, including bodily injury, and assume the risk for same. On my own behalf and on the behalf of my heirs and legal representatives and to the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release and discharge the Polk City Friends of the Parks and the City of Polk City and their respective board members, officers, and representatives, of and from any and all liability for injury, death, or damages and/or any other claims, demands, losses or damages, incurred by me in connection with any aspect of the 2k, 5k or 8k run and walk.
I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my registration/participation, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, am in good health, and am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I agree to staying on the route of the race and abiding by race rules.
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
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,833
as of 2023
Elevation
894 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 15 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Four Seasons Festival Road Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
18
Days to train
Coming Up
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (28)
9 miles away
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ankeny, IA
5 miles away
Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park
7 miles away
Spooky Sprint- Des Moines
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Four Seasons Festival Road Run
Jun 26, 2026