Upcoming Events

RipRoar Youth Triathlon - Saturday, August 19


This RipRoar Youth Triathlon is open to all youth with no qualifications needed and will begin at 8 a.m. at Terra Lake Park. The course will begin in Terra Lake, participants will then bike through Pioneer Parkway and end with a run through Terra Lake Park. Click here for more information. 

Swim in the open water in Terra Lake
Juniors: 50 Meters
Intermediates: 100 Meters
Seniors: 200 Meters

Bike in closed loop on Pioneer Pkwy
Juniors: 50 Meters
Intermediates: 4 Miles
Seniors: 6 Miles
 
Run the paved trail around Terra Lake Park
Juniors : 800 Meters
Intermediates: 1 Mile
Seniors: 2 Miles

 Iowa Dog Jog - Saturday, September 23


The Iowa Dog Jog is the largest dog-friendly event in the State of Iowa. The event is a primary fundraiser for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa and encourages athletes to fundraise throughout their training. The event will have two distances, a 4K (2 mile) and 2K (1 mile). Following the event there will be a festival atmosphere on the great lawn with a secure "dog park" made from 6 foot fencing. All animals outside this area will be required to be on a 6 foot or shorter leash.

The event will be held at Terra Park and begins at 10 a.m. Click here for more information.

Mayor's Run for the Trail 5K & 1 Mile Youth Run - Saturday, October 21


Join us for the Mayor’s Run for the Trails 5K and 1-mile youth run on Saturday, Oct. 21. The 5K run will begin at Crown Point, 6300 Pioneer Parkway at 8 a.m. and wind through Terra Park and finish at the Amphitheater. The youth run will begin at 9 a.m. Both races will be timed.

Registration fee includes a long sleeve shirt (Performance blend), post-race refreshments and raffle prizes. 

Packet pick-up and late registration will be held on Friday, Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Heartland Soles (5525 Merle Hay Rd.) or on race morning from 6:30-7:30 a.m. 

Race day registration is available for $35 but shirt size is not guaranteed. Shirts are guaranteed to the first 100 participants so we encourage you to register early. Click here to register for the event. 

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