A nice small town 5K in Van Meter.   A few teams ran it last year and enjoyed it.  They have a nice shirt being printed by Raygun.  I am checking to see the latest we can register and still get the shirt.

They noted these post-race items:   After party - Pancake breakfast, Farmers Market vendors, Mamosa's, Beer and more at the Van Meter American Legion Park.

A short drive west brings you to Van Meter.  The race starts at the American Legion at 910 Main Sr.

Our own race - it's a June event now.  The fun happens on Saturday, June 10th at 8:30.   Same location and route as last year.  We are not allowing rain to be part of our story this year.  All Team RunFree participants can sign through the saame site as you do for other races. Every racer receives a TRF cooling towel.  And we are counting on another Chick-fil-A breakfast.  :)

This is a different type of running event.  Navigator Ryan Shulte and a team of other dedicated runners (including several family members) will be team running consecutive 5Ks around Raccoon River Park.  They will be running from 6 a.m. til 6 p.m.  They are doing this great annual event to raise money for the ongoing fight against human trafficking.  Team RunFree will make a donation for each Captain who stops by and enjoys a 5K run around the lake.  Let Kevin know if/when you might attend so we can have carts set up and ready.

We ran several teams at  this ignagural event last year, and it is back.  Nice Norwalk race with great access and parking.  It begins and ends at the Norwalk Fellowship Church.  This year's race starts at 10 a.m.  Sleep in a little ...

Here is their description of the race and events:  Come join us for our 2nd annual 5k event! We will have all kinds of things to do for the whole family after you complete your 5k. There will be a family fair with some local businesses that you can check out. Shop around and see what these businesses have to offer. Look for some of your favorite foods to enjoy as well! Oh, one more thing! We have fun things for the kids too! 

This is interesting:  "New in 2023! We will have an optional Photo Foam Finish at the end of the 5K"  I like that it is 'optional'.
Come join the fun !