Local Food 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Waterloo, Iowa
Free–$26.25 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Local Food 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Waterloo, Black Hawk! This exciting event celebrates the bounty of local food while providing an invigorating race experience along the scenic Cedar River. Participants will enjoy a picturesque course that ends at the vibrant Waterloo Urban Farmers Market, where the festivities continue with delicious post-race snacks featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Don't miss the chance to showcase your creativity in the fun costume contest—dress up as your favorite local food for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Registration is just $25, and all proceeds support local food initiatives in the Cedar Valley. Join us for a day of community, health, and celebration of all things local!
Don't miss the chance to showcase your creativity in the fun costume contest—dress up as your favorite local food for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Registration is just $25, and all proceeds support local food initiatives in the Cedar Valley. Join us for a day of community, health, and celebration of all things local!
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Races
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5k Run/ Walk
Incl. $1.25 Fee & Local Food Socks
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
$26.25
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Costume Contest
Sign up for the costume contest *in addition* to the 5k if you would like to be participate in the costume contest. The theme is local food, so please dress accordingly!
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
Free
Organiser's description
Celebrate local food with this 5k run/ walk hosted by the UNI LOCAL FOOD PROGRAM in collaboration with the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market. Join us for a race route that follows the scenic Cedar River and finishes at the WATERLOO URBAN FARMERS MARKET. Post-race snacks will feature locally sourced food.
COSTUME CONTEST! Dress like your favorite local food for a chance to win.
Registration is $25. All proceeds will be used to support local food efforts in the Cedar Valley.
COURSE MAP: https://onthegomap.com/s/07vhedmn
COSTUME CONTEST! Dress like your favorite local food for a chance to win.
Registration is $25. All proceeds will be used to support local food efforts in the Cedar Valley.
COURSE MAP: https://onthegomap.com/s/07vhedmn
Location
222 W Park Ln, Waterloo, 50701, IA, United States
Local Food 5k Run/Walk
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