Russell Stover Chocolates of Iola Ks. will be hosting a 5K run on October 21st 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 Wings of Warriors Cancer Foundation. This foundation provides relief to those diagnosed with cancer in Allen County. Event registration only costs $30.00 with a 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.