Greater 8 and 5K
Greater 8 and 5K is a running race on July 3, 2027 in Creston, IA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- July 3, 2027 (346 days to go)
- Location
- McKinley Park, Creston, IA
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This event takes place on the Saturday before the 4th of July in Creston, Iowa. This is a fundraiser and participant registration goes towards a donation for our AMAZING High Lakes Trails! Our title sponsor, Greater Regional Health and the many community sponsors and volunteers are what make this event & fundraiser so successful!
We award cash prizes for the top three finishers (male & female) in each race:
- 8 mile 1st: $300
- 8 mile 2nd: $200
- 8 mile 3rd: $100
- 5K 1st: $75
- 5K 2nd: $50
- 5K 3rd: $35
Age category winners receive recognition and various prizes as well.
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Creston 2 Sw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Creston, IA
Population
7,466
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,258 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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
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Coming Up
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Greater 8 and 5K
Jul 3, 2027