Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Welcome to the annual SLEEP IN SLEEP OUT! This at-home event will be held Friday, November 13th - Saturday, November 14th.  SLEEP IN SLEEP OUT for Youth Homelessness will take place in person at Wayward Social and virtually anywhere you want.  During this event, community members will brave the elements together and sleep outside, demonstrating solidarity with our homeless and unsheltered youth whom we work with day in and day out. Will you join us in raising awareness of the ever increasing homelessness in our community? This event will bring awareness to National  Youth Homeless Awareness Month and provide needed funds for local organizations [in Atlanta(GA), Celina (TX), Chicago(IL), Dubuque(IA), Marshalltown (IA), Milwaukee (WI), Sarasota (FL), & Waseca (MN)] providing services for youth experiencing homelessness or unsheltered.   Getting involved is simple! Click the ‘Sign Up’ button and register to take part in this event.  Your registration will give you access to the zoom r

Strikeout Youth Homelessness inspiring fundraising event held during Youth Homeless Awareness Month. This evening combines a friendly bowling competition, delicious bites and beverages, and community spirit to support a vital cause. The event invites participants to form bowling teams and spectators to enjoy an exciting atmosphere filled with fun and camaraderie. Proceeds directly support the YSS which provides assistance to youth experiencing homelessness.   Form a team or come cheer for your favorite bowlers! Your participation helps us raise critical funds for assistance and support. 🎟️ TICKETS: Team of 5 Bowlers – $100 Includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, a reserved lane, Large 1 topping pizza, and 2 pitchers of soft drinks.    All proceeds benefit YSS.   🎳 Let’s strike out youth homelessness – together!   Please arrive by 4:45 p.m. to get your shoes, grab a drink, and be ready to bowl at 5:00 p.m.

Kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with the Marshalltown Turkey Trot! 🦃 Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community, and holiday spirit. Whether you’re looking to set a new personal best, enjoy a scenic run, or simply have some fun before the big Thanksgiving meal, there’s a distance for everyone! Choose from the 5K, 10K, or Fun Run and make this Thanksgiving tradition one to remember. All ages and abilities are welcome, so bring your family, invite your friends, and get ready to trot! Race Details Race Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 Race Start: 8:00 AM Events: 5K • 10K • Fun Run Location: Marshalltown, Iowa Packet Pickup: Monday–Wednesday, November 23–25, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM T-Shirts All registrants for the 5K and 10K will receive a T-shirt. The Fun Run does not include a T-shirt. Register by October 31, 2026, to guarantee your shirt size. Come dressed in your best Thanksgiving-themed gear, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and start your holiday with a little movement and a lot of fun! Gobble, wobble, and trot your way into Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 Disclaimer Event parking may be limited. Race day registration is limited.

In honor of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's founding on January 9, 1914, and January 16, 1920, gather brothers, sisters, and friends for a fun run/walk supporting the brotherhood & sisterhood! The Crescent Educational Foundation (501C3) and the men of Rho Eta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. are hosting the Inaugural Dove (Founder's Day) Virtual 5k [walk/run/move] on January 9th, 2024 thru January 16th, 2024 for participants of all ages. This is a virtual 5K that will be completed between January 9th through January 16th, 2024. Registrants will receive a reminder when the run officially launches on January 9th, in which you then have until January 16th to run or walk or move a 5K distance and upload your results to our platform.  We will send you a final reminder on January 16th to complete your upload. All finishers that post their results on RunSignUp will receive the Dove 5K medal.  Medals will be shipped shortly after the

A 30 day motorcycle challenge to benefit people living with Multiple Sclerosis The Ride & Raise Challenge is a motorcycle challenge you can enter and ride from anywhere. The Ride & Raise Challenge gives you a reason to ride your motorcycle/bicycle or walk/run as much as you can in 30 days for a great cause. The challenge can be completed at your discretion and the rules are simple. Registered riders or walkers/runners will document riding as many miles as they can from May 24th - June 22nd while collecting support from family and friends. Each registered rider will get a Ride & Raise Challenge silicone wrist band we hope you will wear to let your friends and family know what it is you are attempting and why. Get involved, learn about MS and realize how tough every single day might be for someone with Multiple Sclerosis. Do your part to help find a cure. This year, if you don't have a motorcycle, you can ride your pedal bike or even walk/run. Get out of yard work, get yo

Join us for the Inaugural RUCKUS H.E.R.O. RUCK 4 FREEDOM! Ruckus H.E.R.O. 4 Freedom is an honorary Ruck where the community comes together with our Active-Duty Military, Veterans and First Responders to do something uncomfortable to show our Armed Forces the gratitude we have for our Freedom. Based on a Military tradition, participants will have the option to wear a weighted backpack and participate in a 5K Ruck Walk. For those that don't want to wear the ruck you can sign up to run or walk the 5K. RUCKUS H.E.R.O. 4 FREEDOM will give all of us the opportunity to do something hard to give back to those who have given so much. As a community we are strong, our Freedom is safe, and this will give us the opportunity to show our service members, family and friends that we are willing to give our time and be a little uncomfortable to say, thank you. I invite you to join us, be a sponsor, volunteer with a friend to push a veteran, and be part of the day that will show our gratitude for th

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Marshalltown is a united gender movement where men will be a part of the solution to ending sexualized violence. The mission of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is to co-create a united gender movement where men will be a part of the solution to ending sexualized violence by marching a mile in heeled shoes. Men participating in Walk a Mile in her Shoes® will provide their own heels for the event. Women are encouraged to wear tennis shoes. This year's event is Saturday June 21, 2025, with registration beginning at 10 AM at the Iowa Veterans Home [Sheeler Hall entrance]. From the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes National Organization Each year, an ever-increasing number of men, women and their families are joining the award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. A Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® Event is a playful opportunity for men to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, e