
From the Organizer
Join us for a 5K Fun Run/Walk to celebrate the 4th of July, all ages welcome! This race will be officially timed and will begin on the trail at the Pleasantville Little League Field parking lot.
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
65°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
912 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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25
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Pleasantville Firecracker Sunset Run
Jul 3, 2026