Festive Pines 5K
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 4:00PM CST
- Location Indianola, Iowa
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the holiday cheer at the Festive Pines 5K on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in Indianola, Warren! This enchanting race takes place at the picturesque Walnut Ridge Tree Farm, where participants will be greeted by shimmering lights and the delightful aroma of fresh pine trees. The event features two exciting race options: a spirited 5K for seasoned runners and a fun 1K designed especially for children and walkers. Both races will kick off at 4:00 PM, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with holiday joy.
As you navigate the beautiful tree farm, your family and friends can cheer you on while indulging in delicious hot cocoa and festive treats. After the race, join the post-race palooza for a chance to snap photos with Santa, enjoy warming beverages from Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters, and savor tasty cookies provided by Hy-Vee. Plus, all participants will take home a race-branded stocking cap or ear warmer, along with a handmade Christmas ornament! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season and support Helping Hand in Indianola, which provides essential resources to those in need. Register by December 1st to guarantee your race shirt and finisher ornament. Join us for
As you navigate the beautiful tree farm, your family and friends can cheer you on while indulging in delicious hot cocoa and festive treats. After the race, join the post-race palooza for a chance to snap photos with Santa, enjoy warming beverages from Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters, and savor tasty cookies provided by Hy-Vee. Plus, all participants will take home a race-branded stocking cap or ear warmer, along with a handmade Christmas ornament! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season and support Helping Hand in Indianola, which provides essential resources to those in need. Register by December 1st to guarantee your race shirt and finisher ornament. Join us for
Organiser's Description
Get in the holiday spirit with the most festive 5K of all! Winding through the beautiful pine tree acreage of Walnut Ridge Tree Farm, you'll be filled with the Christmas spirit as you embark on a 5K journey through glimmering lights and the beauty of the season. Participant's families and friends can come spectate while enjoying the fun atmosphere, enjoying fresh hot cocoa and the merriment of the Christmas season.
The 1K race is primarily geared towards children and walkers who may prefer a shorter distance than the 5K. Both races will begin together, and the 1K participants will split off and turn left around a pine tree field while the 5K participants continue straight.
Both races will begin at 4:00pm in two waves about 1 minute apart, with the Pine K splitting off to the western pine grove quickly after the start while the 5K will continue straight to the northern pine groves. View the race routes here (tabs on left for each race) - Festive Pines Race Routes [https://app.racedaymap.com/festive-pine-5k]
A portion of the proceeds from this race, and any online or on-site donations will be given to Helping Hand in Indianola which provides essential needs and resources such as food, clothing, household items, personal care products, and basic human needs.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION:
Friday 12/18 from 3:00-5:30 at Fitness Sports - Clive (8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325)
Saturday 12/19 from 2:30-3:30 at Walnut Ridge Farm (race location)
Post-Race Palooza & Awards:
Santa will be onsite for photos from 3:00-5:30. Outdoor photo-ops will be behind the barn, indoor photo-ops will be in the barn.
The post-race palooza will be in the barn (same location as packet pickup) with indoor photo-ops plus delicious coffee & cocoa donated by Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters and cookies donated by Hy-Vee
Select Physical Therapy will be on-site to provide pre- and post-race therapy, stretching, and goodies
All participants will receive a race-branded stocking cap (5K) or ear warmer (1K) and a handmade Christmas ornament!
_Shirts and finisher ornaments are only guaranteed if you register by December 1st!_
The 1K race is primarily geared towards children and walkers who may prefer a shorter distance than the 5K. Both races will begin together, and the 1K participants will split off and turn left around a pine tree field while the 5K participants continue straight.
Both races will begin at 4:00pm in two waves about 1 minute apart, with the Pine K splitting off to the western pine grove quickly after the start while the 5K will continue straight to the northern pine groves. View the race routes here (tabs on left for each race) - Festive Pines Race Routes [https://app.racedaymap.com/festive-pine-5k]
A portion of the proceeds from this race, and any online or on-site donations will be given to Helping Hand in Indianola which provides essential needs and resources such as food, clothing, household items, personal care products, and basic human needs.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION:
Friday 12/18 from 3:00-5:30 at Fitness Sports - Clive (8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325)
Saturday 12/19 from 2:30-3:30 at Walnut Ridge Farm (race location)
Post-Race Palooza & Awards:
Santa will be onsite for photos from 3:00-5:30. Outdoor photo-ops will be behind the barn, indoor photo-ops will be in the barn.
The post-race palooza will be in the barn (same location as packet pickup) with indoor photo-ops plus delicious coffee & cocoa donated by Crimson Anchor Coffee Roasters and cookies donated by Hy-Vee
Select Physical Therapy will be on-site to provide pre- and post-race therapy, stretching, and goodies
All participants will receive a race-branded stocking cap (5K) or ear warmer (1K) and a handmade Christmas ornament!
_Shirts and finisher ornaments are only guaranteed if you register by December 1st!_
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