Greater 8 and 5K 2026 — Creston, IA

Date
June 27, 2026
Location
Creston, IA
Venue
McKinley Park
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
Greater 8, 5K, VIRTUAL 8 MILE, VIRTUAL 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
This event takes place on the Saturday before the 4th of July in Creston, Iowa. This is a fundraiser and participant registration goes towards a donation for our AMAZING High Lakes Trails! Our title sponsor, Grater Regional Health and the many community sponsors and volunteers are what make this event & fundraiser so successful! We award cash prizes for the top three finishers (male & female) in each race: 8 mile 1st: $300 8 mile 2nd: $200 8 mile 3rd: $100 5K 1st: $75 5K 2nd: $50 5K 3rd: $35 Age category winners receive recognition and various prizes as well.

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Greater 8 and 5K 2026 — Creston, IA

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Creston, IA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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