Below is a list of all upcoming running events in the Fort Dodge area for the month of July. As you can see there are not a lot and most land on the 4th. I will direct you to Fitness Sports as they have a great calendar of state-wide running events, for those that are ok with a little bit of travel.
- July 4th
- Color Splash 2014, Fort Dodge. This race is fairly new for the area and takes the same approach the bigger Color Runs do. A fun way to get out and run a 5k. All the proceeds benefit the Fort Dodge Track teams. It's 15 dollars which is a great price and the run utilizes some great sidewalks in the town on Fort Dodge.
- Webster City Firecracker 5k. The race starts and finishes at Twin Parks in Webster City. The course is a nice loop with a variety of hills, especially one killer one in the last mile or so. Great event that always has a great turnout. I believe all the proceeds go to the Webster City cross country program. This will be the 26th year this event has been held. This one is 20 dollars to enter and that comes with a t-shirt.
- Off the Beaten Path 5k fun run, Humboldt. I have never heard of this race so it's all new to me. It starts next to Bicknell park. The race costs 15 dollars and you get a t-shirt.
- Freedom 5k, Gowrie. Another one that is new to me. The race starts at the Prairie Valley Football field. The race runs a little steeper with an entry fee of 25 dollars, and you get a t-shirt. The race proceeds benefit community projects.
- July 17th
- Brown's Shoefit Company, Third Thursday Fit Night, Fort Dodge. I work at Brown's so of course I am going to promote this. Every third Thursday Brown's along with Hyvee Drugstore put on a fit night. The best part it's absolutely free. You come at 5:30, sign up (for free). At 6 pm you take off and can run or walk anywhere between 2-6 miles, no strings attached. It's not a race, just a good time. Afterwards there are refreshments and food and great prizes which usually involve a pair of shoes, some socks, tickets to some event (last time it was Iowa Cubs tickets), and other prizes handed out by the shoe representative there that night. The rep who is coming this time will be New Balance and in the past the reps bring try-on shoes for people to wear on there run/walk. It's a great time, for a great cause, with great people.
