Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Johnston, Iowa
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Mayor's Run for the Trails on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in beautiful Johnston, Polk. This vibrant community event features a 5K run and a Kids Fun Run, perfect for families and runners of all ages. The 5K run kicks off at 7:30 a.m., followed by a 7:00 a.m. start for the 5K walk, ensuring a lively atmosphere as participants hit the scenic trails.
Registration is open now, with fees starting at just $30 for the 5K and $10 for the Kids Fun Run, where young runners ages 10 and under can enjoy untimed dashes. Each participant will receive a stylish short-sleeve dri-fit t-shirt, with additional goodies like medals and mini bibs for the kids. Don’t miss out on the fun – pick up your race packets on June 11 at the Crown Point Community Center. Celebrate your achievements with food from a local grocer post-race, and capture the moments with photos along the route. Lace up those sneakers and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit at the Mayor's Run for the Trails!
Registration is open now, with fees starting at just $30 for the 5K and $10 for the Kids Fun Run, where young runners ages 10 and under can enjoy untimed dashes. Each participant will receive a stylish short-sleeve dri-fit t-shirt, with additional goodies like medals and mini bibs for the kids. Don’t miss out on the fun – pick up your race packets on June 11 at the Crown Point Community Center. Celebrate your achievements with food from a local grocer post-race, and capture the moments with photos along the route. Lace up those sneakers and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit at the Mayor's Run for the Trails!
Organiser's Description
The registration fee includes a short-sleeve dri-fit t-shirt. If you register after July 11th, your shirt size is not guaranteed. We will do our best to increase shirt sizes in quantities before the order is placed to accommodate runners. The 5K walk and Kids Fun Runs will begin at 7:00 a.m., and the 5K Run at 7:30 a.m. View (PDF) [https://www.cityofjohnston.com/DocumentCenter/View/14538/Mayors-Run-for-the-Trails-Map-of-Race-Route] the map of the race.
5K REGISTRATION FEES: If you are participating in the walk, your start time will be 7:00 a.m. to ensure that the prizes can be awarded after the runners cross the finish line.
* Before 7/18/25: $30
* 7/19/25-7/31/25: $35
* 8/1/25-8/9/25: $40
KIDS FUN RUNS REGISTRATION FEES:
* Before 7/31/25: $10
* 8/1/25-8/9/25: $15
Age groups for the fun run: The kid's dash and the 0.62 around the lake are fun, untimed dashes for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and medal! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) The swag will be given out during packet pickup on Friday, August 9.
* 100-meter kids fun run: ages 2-5
* 0.62 around the lake: ages 6-10
CHIP TIMING: Each 5K participant will have their run/walk chip timed. Course Maps: Maps for the 5K and kids' fun runs are posted below.
PACKETS: We encourage participants to pick up their packets on FRIDAY, JUNE 11, FROM 4-6 P.M. at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA. If you cannot pick them up on Friday, packets will be available on race morning.
MAYOR'S RUN BRANDED ITEMS: T-shirts and medals will be provided for the runners.
FOOD: We will partner with a local grocer to provide after-race food.
PHOTOS: Photos will be taken of the runners during the event. We encourage you to take a selfie and tag us using #MayorsRunforTrails2025.
PRIZES BY AGE GROUP: Only 5K runners are eligible for the age group and raffle prizes. Top prizes are awarded to females and males in specific age groups.
* 19 and under
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60+
5K REGISTRATION FEES: If you are participating in the walk, your start time will be 7:00 a.m. to ensure that the prizes can be awarded after the runners cross the finish line.
* Before 7/18/25: $30
* 7/19/25-7/31/25: $35
* 8/1/25-8/9/25: $40
KIDS FUN RUNS REGISTRATION FEES:
* Before 7/31/25: $10
* 8/1/25-8/9/25: $15
Age groups for the fun run: The kid's dash and the 0.62 around the lake are fun, untimed dashes for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and medal! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) The swag will be given out during packet pickup on Friday, August 9.
* 100-meter kids fun run: ages 2-5
* 0.62 around the lake: ages 6-10
CHIP TIMING: Each 5K participant will have their run/walk chip timed. Course Maps: Maps for the 5K and kids' fun runs are posted below.
PACKETS: We encourage participants to pick up their packets on FRIDAY, JUNE 11, FROM 4-6 P.M. at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA. If you cannot pick them up on Friday, packets will be available on race morning.
MAYOR'S RUN BRANDED ITEMS: T-shirts and medals will be provided for the runners.
FOOD: We will partner with a local grocer to provide after-race food.
PHOTOS: Photos will be taken of the runners during the event. We encourage you to take a selfie and tag us using #MayorsRunforTrails2025.
PRIZES BY AGE GROUP: Only 5K runners are eligible for the age group and raffle prizes. Top prizes are awarded to females and males in specific age groups.
* 19 and under
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60+
Races
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Kids Fun Run - 100 Meters
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$11.60
The 100-meter is typically meant for kids ages five and under. -
Kids Fun Run - 0.62 Miles
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$11.60
The 0.62 miles is meant for kids ages 6-12. -
Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
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