Fairgrounds 5K

September 10, 2012
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I'm always amazed at how quickly fall approaches each year, but I'm always happy when it gets here. Things quiet down a little bit here at the office, the weather is comfortable, it's football season (Go Cyclones!) and boots and sweaters are just around the corner! With fall, brings our annual Fairgrounds 5K. For those of you who have been with us since it started six years ago, you are aware of some of the changes that we've made over time. Last year we made quite a few little tweaks to our event and we came out with our best year yet. I am excited to have another great year with the 5K run, 1 Mile Walk and the Chase the Cow Kids' Run!

If you like to run, walk, or just plain love the Fair, we encourage you to come out and support our event on November 4th to raise money for the historic and beautiful Iowa State Fairgrounds. It's a great opportunity to see the Fair in a different setting; without the hustle and bustle of the Fair. Also, we've been very fortunate the past few years to have wonderful weather as well, so don't let that November date deter you from signing up!

Online registration is up and running so be sure to sign up soon (before Oct 22) to get the early registration price. For all the details regarding the sixth annual Fairgrounds 5K (volunteering, sponsoring, or participating), please check out the 5K page. Or, send me an email for any specific questions you might have. I will keep posting more details as we get closer to the event.

Here are a few photos from last year's event: