John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run · The Spoker Sprint - Kids Run
From the Organizer
5K Walk/Run registration fee will increase from $25 to $30 on June 12th at 12:00am!
Join us at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum to celebrate the history of John Deere in Waterloo! Waterloo is the official site of the first John Deere tractor factory and has been home to John Deere Waterloo Works for over 100 years! This event will be hosted at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum where you can run with John Deere employees and community members of the Cedar Valley. This flat, closed-to-traffic loop is great for serious racers and fun runners alike.
We'll have a kids' race "The Spoker Sprint" start at 7:30 a.m. and our 5K starts at 8:00 a.m. Medals will be awarded following the conclusion of the 5K.
The fun doesn't end with the run! This year, the 5K is a part of our larger two-day event, Deere Days at the Museum (Friday, June 12th 12pm-7pm and Saturday, June 13th 7:30am-3pm)! Stick around for outdoor and indoor exhibits, blacksmith demos, STEAM on Wheels, a tractor show and more! The museum will also be open for visitors, so make sure to check out the exhibits.
John Deere will be donating a portion of your registration fee to Northeast Iowa Foodbank to help end hunger because no person should ever have to go hungry.
Right now, one in six people in Northeast Iowa don’t have enough to eat. When supporting the food bank we help provide food and hope to hungry children, families and seniors right here in our community. Together, we can fight hunger in Northeast Iowa. For more information, please visit www.neifb.org
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Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
85°
Low
59°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
28%
Wind
7 to 12 mph
Host City
About Waterloo, IA
Population
66,947
as of 2023
Elevation
862 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 94 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run
- Date
- June 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run?
- John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run is a running race held in Waterloo, Iowa on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Waterloo, Iowa at John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, Waterloo, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run
Jun 13, 2026