In-Person 5k Run/Walk
In-Person 5k Run/Walk at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, Iowa to benefit Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services.
Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship.
T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026. Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date.
Shot-gun start at 8:00 a.m. Early pick-up of race packets including T-Shirts for in-person entries will be available between 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on July 2nd, 2026, at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014. Packet distribution on the day of the race will start at 7 a.m. on July 4th, 2026, at the shelter house at Ada Hayden Park in Ames.
Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) organization and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations.
The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies and Downtown Ames Fareway.
Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship.
T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026. Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date.
Shot-gun start at 8:00 a.m. Early pick-up of race packets including T-Shirts for in-person entries will be available between 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on July 2nd, 2026, at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014. Packet distribution on the day of the race will start at 7 a.m. on July 4th, 2026, at the shelter house at Ada Hayden Park in Ames.
Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) organization and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations.
The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies and Downtown Ames Fareway.
- Event Date:
- Saturday July 4, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am CDT
- End Time:
- 11:00am CDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens May 11, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026, 12:00am CDT | June 12, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| June 13, 2026, 12:00am CDT | July 4, 2026, 8:00am CDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
Multi-Person Pricing for In-Person 5k Run/Walk
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Group Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026, 8:00am CDT | July 5, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | Group Registration Discount (4+ Registrants) | $5.00 Discount per Registrant |
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
5k Virtual Run/Walk to benefit Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services.
Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship.
T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026. Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date.
T-Shirts for virtual participants may be picked up at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014 or you may choose to have your T-Shirt shipped to you for an additional fee (select shipping as an add-on product). T-Shirts that are shipped may not be received by the participant(s) until after the in-person race date.
You may complete your run/walk any time between June 20th and July 4th, 2026, and submit your time directly via your account in RunSignUp.
Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) organization and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations.
The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies and Downtown Ames Fareway.
Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship.
T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026. Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date.
T-Shirts for virtual participants may be picked up at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014 or you may choose to have your T-Shirt shipped to you for an additional fee (select shipping as an add-on product). T-Shirts that are shipped may not be received by the participant(s) until after the in-person race date.
You may complete your run/walk any time between June 20th and July 4th, 2026, and submit your time directly via your account in RunSignUp.
Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) organization and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations.
The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies and Downtown Ames Fareway.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens May 11, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026, 12:00am CDT | June 12, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| June 13, 2026, 12:00am CDT | July 3, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
Multi-Person Pricing for Virtual 5k Run/Walk
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Group Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026, 8:00am CDT | July 5, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | Group Registration Discount (4+ Registrants) | $5.00 Discount per Registrant |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
