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Live Your Best Life 5k

Date
November 7–14, 2026
Distance
Virtual 5K · 5K · 1-Mile Sensory Walk & more
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From the Organizer

Join us for the Live Your Best Life Sensory Walk & 5K, an inclusive charity run and walk in Iowa City designed for participants of all abilities. Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a new PR, a casual walker enjoying the morning with friends, or a family looking for a fun community event, this is for you.

Hosted by Systems Unlimited, this event supports people living with disabilities and mental health needs across Eastern Iowa. For 55 years, Systems Unlimited has worked to remove barriers and create opportunities so the people we serve can live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.

Events

Virtual 5KSat, Nov 7 · 10 AMRegister →
5KSat, Nov 7 · 10 AMRegister →
1-Mile Sensory WalkSat, Nov 7 · 10 AMRegister →
KIDS Registration for Sensory WalkSat, Nov 7 · 10 AMRegister →
KIDS Registration for 5KSat, Nov 7 · 10 AMRegister →

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

53°

Typical Low

34°

Chance of Rain

28%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Iowa City Muni Ap.

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 4:55 PMDaylight 10h 9m

Host City

About Iowa City, IA

Population

75,264

as of 2023

Elevation

662 ft

Nearest Airport

CID

The Eastern Iowa Airport · 19 mi

Major Hub

DSM

Des Moines International Airport · 109 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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Race
Live Your Best Life 5k
Date
November 7–14, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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Running

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)

What is the Live Your Best Life 5k?
Live Your Best Life 5k is a running race held in Iowa City, Iowa on November 7, 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 Live Your Best Life 5k?
Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa at Terry Trueblood, Iowa City, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Live Your Best Life 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Live Your Best Life 5k

Nov 7, 2026

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