Run Iola Run
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Location Iola, Kansas
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, October 19th in Iola, Kansas for the Run Iola Run event organized by Russell Stover Chocolates. This Forrest Gump themed 5K run will kick off at 8:00am during Farm City Days, with registration starting at 7:30am. All proceeds from the race will go towards supporting the local Honor Flight Program, which allows veterans to visit memorials in Washington D.C. free of charge. For just $35.00, participants will receive a unique Forrest Gump commemorative shirt. The race route will take runners through the charming streets of Iola, offering a fun and scenic experience for all. Don't miss this opportunity to support a great cause and have a fantastic time with the community. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Russell Stovers box of chocolates being featured in Forrest Gump, Russell Stover Chocolates of Iola Ks. will be hosting a Forrest Gump themed 5K run (Run Iola Run) on October 19th during Farm City Days! The race will begin at 8:00am with registration starting at 7:30am. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the local Honor Flight Program. This program provides local veterans the opportunity to visit the memorials in Washington D.C. at no cost to them. Event registration only costs $35.00 with a one of a kind Forrest Gump commemorative shirt included! Come on out and support your community while having a great time. We look forward to seeing everyone!
The fun run will begin on the NW corner of the square. From there, runners will travel North to E. Buchanan Street and turn East (Right). After 10 blocks they will then turn to the South (Right) on N. Cottonwood followed by a left turn to the East on E Carpenter Street. They will remain on Carpenter for 16 blocks followed by a turn to the South on Kentucky. After passing the new Iola Elementary school, they will then turn to the West (Right) on Monroe Street and come to a T in the road. Runners then turn to the South (Left) and continue until they hit the back side of Caseys. At that point they will turn West (Right) until they come back to Cottonwood where they will turn North (Right). Remain on Cottonwood until they hit Hoffmeier Electric and turn West (Left) on Missouri Pacific Recreational Trail. Runners will remain on the trail until they come back to the starting road N. Washinton, at which time they will turn South (Left) to the finish line.
The fun run will begin on the NW corner of the square. From there, runners will travel North to E. Buchanan Street and turn East (Right). After 10 blocks they will then turn to the South (Right) on N. Cottonwood followed by a left turn to the East on E Carpenter Street. They will remain on Carpenter for 16 blocks followed by a turn to the South on Kentucky. After passing the new Iola Elementary school, they will then turn to the West (Right) on Monroe Street and come to a T in the road. Runners then turn to the South (Left) and continue until they hit the back side of Caseys. At that point they will turn West (Right) until they come back to Cottonwood where they will turn North (Right). Remain on Cottonwood until they hit Hoffmeier Electric and turn West (Left) on Missouri Pacific Recreational Trail. Runners will remain on the trail until they come back to the starting road N. Washinton, at which time they will turn South (Left) to the finish line.
Run Iola Run