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
- 8:15 AM – 1-Mile Start
- 8:35 AM – Awards Ceremony
Registration Includes:
- Race bib with timed chip
- Event t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by shirt deadline)
- 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
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sioux Ctr 2 Se, 12 mi from the venue.
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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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
48
Days to train
- Race
- Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 2107 17th St, Rock Valley, IA
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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 Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a running race held in Rock Valley, Iowa on August 8, 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 Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Rock Valley, Iowa at 2107 17th St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Aug 8, 2026