Iowa · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile
Run for the Schools
Run for the Schools is a 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and Half Mile event held in Iowa City, Iowa. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Half Mile
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
About the Run for the Schools
A family-friendly Iowa City race offering 10K, 5K, mile and half-mile options that benefits the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Education Center.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Long-running Iowa City community race that raised over $31,500 for local schools in 2024
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Run for the Schools: common questions
- When is the Run for the Schools?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run for the Schools held?
- In Iowa City, Iowa.
- What distances does the Run for the Schools offer?
- 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and Half Mile.
- How many people run the Run for the Schools?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run for the Schools?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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