Park2Park 5k Foam Fun Walk/Run Race Description
EVENT: Park2Park 5k Foam Fun Race/Fun Run
Race starts at:
5k run starts at 8am on 6.1.2024.
1 mile run will start within 10 minutes after the 5k run start time.
Top two boys and top two girls of the 1 Mile run will receive a Park2Park Championship medal and a place to walk/ride in the Water Parade!
Distance: 5K or 1M
Route: Start: Van Meter Recplex, runners will be running through foam out to Mill Street over to Memorial Park up to Johnson Park back down Elm Street with a return back to Recplex where Dj Tim Cox will be throwing out hits for runners to come back to the foam party. See map
Type: LIVE
Packet Pick Up
Saturday: 7-7:45 a.m.
Timing: Timed Clock for runners visual.
Venue: Check in/Start line - Van Meter Recplex, 800 Debra Dr, Van Meter, IA 50261
After party - 9.15am Dont forget your Stretch and Cool Down with Parks and Recs very own Yogi, Margo Suckow. 10.15am head to the parade route for the annual Water Parade, which starts Van Meter River day Festival. Go to www.vanmeterlife.com for the full days line up.
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- Location: Van Meter, IA 50261
- Race Date: 2024/06/01 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- 5k Race/Fun Run
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- Same Day Registration
Park2Park 5k Foam Fun Walk/Run Where & When
Most Helpful Review
Van Meter Park2Park 5k
1. Praises - I was very impressed by the absolute minimum distance for the race being a 5k. It is common for road race people to measure a course without accounting for people running the tangents. As a result, a race is called a 5k, meaning 3.1 miles, when the race is actually 3 miles, give or take. Criticism: 1. I doubt I am not the only one who would have preferred the race begin at 7 instead of 8, because it was 75 degrees when the race began and approximately 77 when I finished in 4th place. I do not envy the runners who did not finish until it was 80 (+) degrees, around 9 am. Even for Olympic 5k runners, 75-77 degrees is rough. I am aware the race officials cannot control the weather, but starting at 7 am in future years may be a wise precaution. 2. Age group awards and / or awards in general. I understand this was only the first year for the race. 3. Self-timed: Nothing wrong with this, per se. In future years, you may consider hiring a company to track times and / or awards to post online, like FitnessSports in Clive. I was happy to run in this race. I hope you continue to have it.
Luke N.
2/2 found this review helpful.
Van Meter Park2Park 5k
1. Praises - I was very impressed by the absolute minimum distance for the race being a 5k. It is common for road race people to measure a course without accounting for people running the tangents. As a result, a race is called a 5k, meaning 3.1 miles, when the race is actually 3 miles, give or take. Criticism: 1. I doubt I am not the only one who would have preferred the race begin at 7 instead of 8, because it was 75 degrees when the race began and approximately 77 when I finished in 4th place. I do not envy the runners who did not finish until it was 80 (+) degrees, around 9 am. Even for Olympic 5k runners, 75-77 degrees is rough. I am aware the race officials cannot control the weather, but starting at 7 am in future years may be a wise precaution. 2. Age group awards and / or awards in general. I understand this was only the first year for the race. 3. Self-timed: Nothing wrong with this, per se. In future years, you may consider hiring a company to track times and / or awards to post online, like FitnessSports in Clive. I was happy to run in this race. I hope you continue to have it.
has attended 1 times
Nice race for a great cause
The race was great - really enjoyed the small town spirit and the course. Many runners are a competitive bunch, and it would help to have race timing and awards. To cut down on costs race t shirts could be optional for an extra fee.
has attended 1 times
fun
It was a nice morning and things were organized well at the legion. Overall very fun.
has attended 1 times
Raccoon river 5k
Was a lot of fun! This is my second year doing this 5k at raccoon river fest!!
has attended 2 times
Race review for the kids
Hadley said that she liked that people that were there to help tell her where to go and the arrows helped on the road but wasn't sure about running through the parking lot.
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Dane Butler
Super fun race, I really enjoyed the challenge. If I could change one thing, I'd recommend doing cups of water mid race so runners don't have to carry a bottle for the rest of the race. Everyone was very friendly; at one point I nearly missed a turn, but another runner guided me to the correct place. :) I'll likely run it again next year!
has attended 1 times
Race review plus
A good course that is well marked. Race was well organized and nice t-shirts (2023 shirt super comfy)
has attended 2 times
Mr.
Nice shirt, enjoyed the pancake breakfast. It would be nice if you did age group awards, 10 year age groups.
has attended 1 times
Van Meter, IA Weather
Last year the weather condition was Cloudy.
46.6℉ Rain
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