Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run

The registration fee includes a short-sleeve dri-fit t-shirt. If you register after May 21st, 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) 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 prizes can be awarded after runners cross the finish line.

• $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
• Price increases to $35.00 after May 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT

Kids' Fun Runs Registration Fees:

• $10.00 Race Fee + $1.60 SignUp Fee
• Price increases to $15.00 after June 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm CDT

Age groups for the fun run: The kids' 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 kids' 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: Runners will be photographed 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 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+