Palo Fun Days 5K Run & Walk is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Palo, IA, with an entry fee of $15.
From the Organizer
Registration & Packet pickup 6:30AM
Race Starts at 7:30AM
5K route is nearly all on hard surface
Route: plotaroute.com/route/3064799?units=miles
5K Age Division
Overall, 18 & Under 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 & Over, Walker
Awards:
Medals awarded to top two finishers of each age division. Additional prizes to top male & female finishers
Planned by: West Linn
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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cedar Rapids #1, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
791 ft
Nearest Airport
CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 102 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Palo Fun Days 5K Run & Walk
Aug 15, 2026