From the Organizer
Save the date for our 2026 Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog event!!
We are having our fist Halloween Dog Jog!! Join us with your costumes for you and you dogs!!
Registration starts at 9:00 and the event starts at 10:00!
5K or 1-mile run/walk with or without a dog around Charles City, Iowa!!
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
60°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charles City, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,321
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,002 ft
Nearest Airport
MCW
Mason City Municipal Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 117 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
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Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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24 miles away
20th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk
17 miles away
Revibe Heritage Days 5K/2K/400M Fun Run & Walk
23 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog
Oct 17, 2026