Rat Race! (Well, more like horses, golf carts and humans)

Well it’s crazy at the office this week between our upcoming events and the National Junior High Finals Rodeo that is taking place here at the Fairgrounds. We’re in full swing working on the Corndog Kickoff and various Iowa State Fair preparations while more than 600 golf carts, in addition to trucks, trailers and horses, whirl by the office.

We have been talking about the Corndog Kickoff a lot lately so I want to switch it up today by telling y’all about the Fairgrounds 5K Fun Run that’s taking place during the Fair. The run is presented by West Bank and will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 a.m. on the Fairgrounds.  The timed run is the perfect way for Fairgoers and race enthusiasts of all ages to take a unique running or jogging tour of the Fairgrounds and enjoy a day at our great Fair. While supporting the Blue Ribbon Foundation, runners will follow the 5K course down the Grand Concourse, through the hills of the Campgrounds and along Rock Island. Vendors, campers and livestock are just a few attractions you will pass along the route.

Registration for the 2015 Fairgrounds 5K is $40 and includes a race t-shirt, Fair admission ticket, $5 in food vouchers and a Fair Square coupon.  I will definitely post more information about this fun event in the weeks to come, but I wanted to get it on everyone’s radar so you can start talking with friends and family about signing up.

Have a great week!

-Molly

Below are a few pictures from last year's event.