St. Vincent DePaul Run/Walk/Bike for the Poor

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

This event is held on a converted railroad bed to a running/walking/biking trail, named the Heritage Trail. It is an easy almost flat trail that winds through a tree covered canopy along the side of the Little Maquoketa River with bluffs of limestone on the opposite side.

📅 Date and Location

• Date: September 27, 2025
• Location: Heritage Pond, 11269 Rupp Hollow Road, Dubuque, IA
• Registration: 9:00 AM
• Races Start: 10:00 AM

🏅 Race Details

• Events: Two timed running events - 5 km and 5 mile
• Walking/Biking: Not timed, but can qualify for winning prizes
• Prizes: Over $300 in prizes will be awarded
• Entrance Fee: $30 for all events

🚴‍♂️ Biking Routes

The bikers that donate more than the $30 entrance fee will win the prize(s). There are the possibility of three bike routes:

• Route 1: On the trail
• Route 2: On the trail towards Dubuque and downtown loop
• Route 3: The hilly route to Mud Lake and back

❤️ Purpose of Event

The intent of the event is to raise funding for the people in need in our area. In the last 12 months St. Vincent DePaul in the Dubuque area has spent over $115,000 in rental assistance, over $28,000 in utility assistance and has put beds in over 210 households. The need is critical to continue to fund these endeavors.

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page.