Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Rock Valley, IA, with entry fees from $35 to $40.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 1502 Main St, Rock Valley, IA
- Price
- $35–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the inaugural Run the Valley, a community 5K + 1 Mile Race!
Whether you’re chasing a personal best in the 5K or participating in the 1-Mile Race, Run the Valley is designed to bring people together through movement, health, and community.
Both races will feature official chip timing, providing accurate results for all participants.
Following the races, participants are invited to enjoy our recovery zone, awards ceremony, refreshments, and local vendors.
Race Schedule:
- 6:30-7:15 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
- 7:20 AM - Welcome & Race Announcements
- 7:30 AM – 5K Start
- 8:00 AM – 1-Mile Start
- 8:30 AM – Awards Ceremony
Registration Includes:
- Race bib with timed chip
- Event t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by 11:50pm on Thursday, July 30)
- Post-race refreshments & recovery zone
- Awards
5K Race:
- Overall Male & Female
- Age Group Awards
1-Mile Race:
- Top Male & Female Finishers
- Youth Awards
Whether you’re a competitive runner, weekend walker, or participating with family and friends, there’s a place for everyone at the starting line.
Run. Recover. Connect.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Rock Valley, Iowa
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 8/8
High
85°
Low
64°
Conditions
Slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
19%
Wind
0 to 10 mph
Host City
About Rock Valley, IA
Nearest Airport
FSD
Sioux Falls Regional Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 133 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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- Race
- Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 1502 Main St, Rock Valley, IA
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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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From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Aug 8, 2026