John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Waterloo, Iowa
- Price Free - $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Sprint
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in Waterloo, Black Hawk! This vibrant event celebrates the rich history of John Deere in Waterloo, the birthplace of the first John Deere tractor factory, and has been a staple in the community for over a century. Runners of all levels are invited to join this flat, closed-to-traffic loop that's perfect for both serious racers and casual fun runners alike.
The festivities kick off with "The Spoker Sprint," a kids' race starting at 7:30 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 8:00 a.m. After the race, attendees can enjoy a variety of family activities and celebrate with awards. Plus, the museum will be open to explore its fascinating exhibits! Best of all, a portion of your registration fee will go directly to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, helping to combat hunger in the community. Join us for a day of running, celebration, and giving back!
The festivities kick off with "The Spoker Sprint," a kids' race starting at 7:30 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 8:00 a.m. After the race, attendees can enjoy a variety of family activities and celebrate with awards. Plus, the museum will be open to explore its fascinating exhibits! Best of all, a portion of your registration fee will go directly to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, helping to combat hunger in the community. Join us for a day of running, celebration, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
This webpage is for the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum race on June 7th. For information on the August 2024/2025 Waterloo Works 5K here [https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Waterloo/JohnDeereWaterloo5K] for more details!
Join us at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum to celebrate the history of John Deere in Waterloo! Waterloo is the official site of the first John Deere tractor factory and has been home to John Deere Waterloo Works for over 100 years! This event will be hosted at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum where you can run with John Deere employees and community members of the Cedar Valley. This flat, closed-to-traffic loop is great for serious racers and fun runners alike.
We'll have a kids' race "The Spoker Sprint" start at 7:30 a.m. and our 5K starts at 8:00 a.m. Stick around after the race for fun family activities and awards! The museum will also be open for visitors, so after the race you can stick around and check out the exhibits!
JOHN DEERE WILL BE DONATING A PORTION OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE TO NORTHEAST IOWA FOODBANK TO HELP END HUNGER BECAUSE NO PERSON SHOULD EVER HAVE TO GO HUNGRY.
Right now, one in six people in Northeast Iowa dont have enough to eat. When supporting the food bank we help provide food and hope to hungry children, families and seniors right here in our community. Together, we can fight hunger in Northeast Iowa.
Join us at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum to celebrate the history of John Deere in Waterloo! Waterloo is the official site of the first John Deere tractor factory and has been home to John Deere Waterloo Works for over 100 years! This event will be hosted at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum where you can run with John Deere employees and community members of the Cedar Valley. This flat, closed-to-traffic loop is great for serious racers and fun runners alike.
We'll have a kids' race "The Spoker Sprint" start at 7:30 a.m. and our 5K starts at 8:00 a.m. Stick around after the race for fun family activities and awards! The museum will also be open for visitors, so after the race you can stick around and check out the exhibits!
JOHN DEERE WILL BE DONATING A PORTION OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE TO NORTHEAST IOWA FOODBANK TO HELP END HUNGER BECAUSE NO PERSON SHOULD EVER HAVE TO GO HUNGRY.
Right now, one in six people in Northeast Iowa dont have enough to eat. When supporting the food bank we help provide food and hope to hungry children, families and seniors right here in our community. Together, we can fight hunger in Northeast Iowa.
Races
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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$25.00
Join us for John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5k! This is our spring run sponsored by the museum! Run with coworkers, and community members of the Cedar Valley. This flat, closed-to-traffic loop is great for serious racers, and fun runners alike. We Run to End Hunger A portion of your fee will go straight to the NE Iowa Foodbank. -
The Spoker Sprint - Kids Run
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
The kids race will vary in distance based on the age of the children. The race distances range from 25 yards to 250 yards. 4 and under will race about 25 yards 5-7 years will race about 100 yards 8-10 years will race about 250 yards
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