Park2Park 5k fun run

Join us on 06/03/2024

(race date estimated)

Park2Park 5k fun run Race Description

 

 EVENT: Park2Park III 5k Race/Fun Run

Race starts at:

5k run starts at 8am on 6.3.2023.   

                

1 mile run will start within 5 minutes after the 5k race start time

                      Top two boys and top two girls of the 1 Mile run will receive a Park2Park Champion Tee shirt and a place to walk/ride in the Water Parade!

Distance: 5K or 1M

 

Route: Start: American Legion in Van Meter to Johnson Park with a return going through school parking lot.  See map

 

 

Type: LIVE 

Packet Pick Up

Saturday: 7-7:45 a.m.

Timing: Chip Timing with Live Results at the event

Venue: Check in/Start line - Van Meter American Legion 910 Main St. Van Meter, IA 50261

             After party - Pancake breakfast, Farmers Market vendors, Mamosa's, Beer and more at the Van Meter American Legion Park

                  


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    Park2Park 5k fun run Where & When

  • Location: Van Meter, IA 50261
  • Race Date: 2023/06/03 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • 5k Race/Fun Run
    • 1 Mile Fun Run
    • Same Day Registration


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Park2Park 5k fun run Reviews

4.6 - 8 reviews

Review Park2Park 5k fun run

Most Helpful Review
5.0/5
Course: 4.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
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.

most helpful race review Luke N. 2/2 found this review helpful.

5.0/5
Course: 4.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2021 Race Review
Review On:2021-06-14 08:17:43
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.

verified participant race review Luke N. has attended 1 times
2/2 found this review helpful.
4.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2021 Race Review
Review On:2021-06-15 20:53:40
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.

verified participant race review Molly W. has attended 1 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2022 Race Review
Review On:2022-06-13 07:58:21
fun

It was a nice morning and things were organized well at the legion. Overall very fun.

verified participant race review Rebecca M. has attended 1 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 3.0/5
2022 Race Review
Review On:2022-06-13 19:52:35
Raccoon river 5k

Was a lot of fun! This is my second year doing this 5k at raccoon river fest!!

verified participant race review Presha S. has attended 2 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2022 Race Review
Review On:2022-06-20 22:04:18
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.

verified participant race review Hadley B. has attended 0 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2023 Race Review
Review On:2023-06-03 08:48:01
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!

verified participant race review Dane B. has attended 1 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
4.0/5
Course: 4.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2023 Race Review
Review On:2023-06-05 07:19:24
Race review plus

A good course that is well marked. Race was well organized and nice t-shirts (2023 shirt super comfy)

verified participant race review Kevin L. has attended 2 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
3.5/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2023 Race Review
Review On:2023-06-05 19:03:42
Mr.

Nice shirt, enjoyed the pancake breakfast. It would be nice if you did age group awards, 10 year age groups.

verified participant race review Johnny Y. has attended 1 times
0/0 found this review helpful.

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Van Meter, IA Weather

Park2Park 5k fun run weather history
  • Based on a 5 year average and a race date of June 3rd, Van Meter, IA can expect temperatures between 69℉ and 86℉ with humidity around 72% and precipitation of 0.28".
    Last year the weather condition was Cloudy.
  • Van Meter, IA current weather
  • Clouds 32.6℉ Clouds

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