Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Come join us at Spring Park for a fun filled morning. Lace up your running and walking shoes and get ready to enjoy a scenic route through the park while supporting a great cause. Halloween and Dia de los Muertos costumes are highly recommended but not required. For those of you that don't know her, Jenny Buls-Vrba was an avid runner and triathlete that was tragically taken from this world too soon and we want to celebrate her by doing what she loved. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. After the run, stick around for food and a silent auction at Rusty’s Last Call in Osage. It’s going to be a great day as we remember Jenny and her favorite holiday season. The $30 registration fee will include a Sugar Skull Fun Run T-shirt and Soup at Rusty’s following the Fun Run. All proceeds will go to the Jenny Buls-Vrba NIACC Women's Basketball memorial scholarship, the Jenny Buls-Vrba Crestwood High School memorial scholarship, ISU Small Animal Veterinary Hospital as well as the Humane Society of North Iowa. Registration will begin at 9:00 am with the Run/walk to begin at 9:45. Soup, snacks and silent auction to follow at Rusty’s Last Call in Osage. Please note: Parts of the trail may be rocky and therefore no racing spikes are allowed! Entry fees: Early entry by 11:59pm Sept 30th - $30 Registration after 11:59pm Sept 30th - $35 T-shirt deadline by 11:59pm, Oct 16th - $35 ($30 if registered before 11:59pm Sept. 30th) Registration after Oct 16th - $35 and no guaranteed shirt. Can register in person on morning of race 9am to 9:30am. May have extra shirts for purchase. Questions? Call Mark Vrba at (563) 357-3419.

Welcome to the City of Maples 4th of July 5K! Start your Independence Day with a run through the beautiful City of Maples. The City of Maples 4th of July 5K returns to Osage, Iowa, continuing a long-standing Fourth of July tradition that brings together runners, walkers, families, and community members from across the region. Whether you're chasing a personal best, running with friends, or looking for a fun and active way to kick off the holiday, this event offers something for everyone. The race begins and ends on the track at Sawyer Field, home of the Osage High School football and track & field teams, and serves as the perfect start to a day filled with Independence Day celebrations. Why Run the City of Maples 4th of July 5K? Start your Fourth of July with an active and memorable community tradition.Experience a race in Osage, Iowa, proudly known as the City of Maples.Receive a commemorative race shirt when registered before the shirt deadline.Enjoy a professionally timed 5K in a welcoming community atmosphere.Connect with runners, walkers, families, and visitors from across northern Iowa.Finish in plenty of time to enjoy the Osage Independence Day Parade and community festivities.Following the race, participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy all of the activities that make the Fourth of July in Osage a special community tradition. Whether you're competing for an award, running your first 5K, or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate Independence Day, we invite you to join us on July 4, 2027, for a Fourth of July tradition in Osage.