Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI
Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Ames, IA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Location
- Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Iowa State University's homecoming celebration race helps benefit LSI, a local nonprofit that serves children and families here in Ames. We are excited to see this race take place in Ames, Iowa!
This years race will take place Sept 27, 2026.
We can't wait to see you there!
For questions please email: hcc.commservice@gmail.com
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
71°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Colo, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ames, IA
Population
66,112
as of 2023
City Elevation
932 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 35 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.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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66
Days to train
- Race
- Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA
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Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI
Sep 27, 2026