Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Johnston, IA, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Meet us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Terra Park Amphitheater. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM for those who do not pick up their packet on Friday. All racers should be ready to go by 9:00 AM near the start line. Once the kids' 100-meter dash is completed, the 0.62-mile kids will race, and then the 5K walkers will start. 5K runners will begin at 9:30 AM. The Mayor will give finisher medals as you cross the finish line!
View a map of the 2026 race routes online by clicking HERE.
5K Walk & Run Registration
- COST: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee + Tax
- T-Shirt Included Until Sept. 21st, 2026
- Finisher Medal Included
- Timed-Bib Included
- Race Registration increases to $40.00 (plus fees) after September 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, and participants will not receive a t-shirt.
Kids' (<10) Fun Runs Registration
The kids' 100-Meter dash and the 0.62-mile run around the lake are fun, untimed dashes for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, a youth-sized shirt, and a medal! If your child wants to run the kids' dash and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free, registration not required!
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100-Meter Fun Run: Ages 2-5
- COST: $15 + $1.90 Sign-Up Fee + Tax
- T-Shirt Included Until Sept. 21st, 2026
- Finisher Medal Included
- Untimed Youth Bib Included
- Option to run for free, no advance registration needed; No t-shirt or finisher medal for these participants.
- The race registration price does not increase after September 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, but participants do not receive a T-shirt.
- COST: $15 + $1.90 Sign-Up Fee + Tax
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0.62 Mile Around the Lake: Ages 6-10
- COST: $15 + $1.90 Sign-Up Fee + Tax
- T-Shirt Included Until Sept. 21st, 2026
- Finisher Medal Included
- Untimed Youth Bib Included
- Option to run for free, no advance registration needed; No t-shirt or finisher medal for these participants.
- The race registration price does not increase after September 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT, but participants do not receive a T-shirt.
- COST: $15 + $1.90 Sign-Up Fee + Tax
Registration closes for all races at 8:45 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Register by Monday, September 21, 2026, to get a t-shirt!
Packets: We encourage participants to pick up their packets on Friday, October 9, from 4-6 p.m. at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA. If you cannot pick them up on Friday, packets will be available on race morning starting at 8:30 AM.
Mayor's Run Branded Items: T-shirts and finisher medals are included with all races! After September 21st, a t-shirt will not be provided with registration, and finish medals will be given out to all participants, as supplies last.
Food: Bagels, water, and fruit will be available after the race.
Photos: Runners will be photographed during the event. We encourage you to take a selfie and tag us using #MayorsRunforTrails2026.
Prizes by Age Group: Only 5K runners are eligible for the age group winners. Top prizes are awarded to females and males in specific age groups.
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60+
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
66°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Johnston, IA
Population
24,196
as of 2023
City Elevation
831 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 10 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.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
Oct 10, 2026