Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 209 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA
- Distance
- 5K - Adult · 5K - 0-18 · 5K - Adult (NO SHIRT) & more
From the Organizer
Your favorite Cedar Valley running tradition returns! The Sturgis Falls 5K and 10K are back with a bang! Join us on SATURDAY, June 27th in downtown Cedar Falls! Run the 5K or 10K, enjoy post race food from local businesses, followed by the best parade around!
This year's course will use part of the parade route including the start and finish on Main Street in the heart of downtown! Don't miss your chance to run this great race and kick off Sturgis Falls Saturday with your next PR!
Packet pickup will be Friday 6/26 from 3pm-5pm at (TBD) and Saturday 6/27 from 6:00am-6:45am at the Start/Finish line.
Both the 5K and 10K will start at 209 Main St. Cedar Falls at 7:00am sharp.
Awards will be given to the top male and female from each race as well as the top 3 runners in each age group.
The 10K will have an aid station at mile 2.2 & 4.
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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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waterloo Muni Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cedar Falls, IA
Population
66,947
as of 2023
Elevation
859 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 93 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K?
- Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K is a running race held in Cedar Falls, Iowa on June 27, 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 Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Cedar Falls, Iowa at 209 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K
Jun 27, 2026