Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run/ Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Friends of Yellow River State Forest will be holding their Sixth Annual 5K and 10K Trail Run/Walk and Half-marathon on Saturday, May 10, in the State Forest. Again this year, there will be an additional family-friendly, fast and flat 5K on Friday night, May 9.

📝 Registration Details

• Online Registration: Get yourself registered at: https://runsignup.com
• Closing Time: Online registration closes at 11:59 on May 6, but walk-ins are welcome.
• Price Increase: Prices will increase $5 on April 1. These prices are for registrations that take place before April 1.
• Check-in Location: Check in will take place at 737 State Forest Rd, Harpers Ferry IA.

📅 Race Schedule

• May 9: Registration at 5:30 p.m., 5K at 6:30 p.m. Cost $35
• May 10: Registration at 7:00 a.m., 5K at 8:10 a.m. Cost $35
• May 10: Registration at 7:00 a.m., 10K at 8 a.m. Cost $45
• May 10: Registration at 6:30 a.m., Half-marathon at 7 a.m. Cost $55

🚀 Special Offers

Also offered again this year, the "Dirty Double":

• 5K + 5K: Friday night run plus 5K on Saturday cost $65
• 5K + 10K: Friday night run plus 10K on Saturday cost $70
• 5K + Half-marathon: Friday night run plus half-marathon on Saturday cost $75
• Bonus: Dirty Double participants also get one of our coveted hand-crafted race mugs!

🎁 Prizes and Drawings

All registrants are entered in a drawing to win a Traeger Grill valued at more than $600!

👶 Family and Pets

• Age Requirement: All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Children over the age of 12 must be registered.
• Stroller Advisory: The Friday night 5K will be family-friendly, but there may be some steps, so strollers are not recommended.
• Pets: Well-behaved dogs on a leash are allowed.
• Race Timing: Races will be timed again this year!

🌳 Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you interested in being a sponsor for this race? Sponsorship levels are as follows:

• Oak: $500 or more—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts, four race entries, and promotion on Facebook page.
• Sapling: $300-$499—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts, two race entries, and promotion on Facebook page.
• Sprout: $1-$299—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts and promotion on Facebook page.

🌿 Organizational Mission

Friends of Yellow River State Forest is a 501 c3, not-for-profit organization. The mission of the group is to enhance Yellow River State Forest for public use while protecting the integrity of the flora, fauna, soil, and water. All funds raised by the Friends group are invested back into the state forest.