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Start Time :

  • 10:00 a.m. – 5K for runners and walkers
  • 11:00 a.m. - Kids Fun Run for youth ages 10 and younger

Course: (Map Below)

  • The Earth Day in the Junction 5K course starts and finishes in front of the Theatrical Shop, on 5th Street, in Historic Valley Junction. The 3.1 mile route includes Holiday Park.
  • The Kids Fun Run will take place in front of the Theatrical Shop, on 5th Street, in Historic Valley Junction.
  • After-care for the run will be provided by Millennium Therapy and Body Center Therapeutic Massage.

Registration Fees:

  • Earth Day in the Junction 5K -

                $20 registration by Monday, April 12, 2010

                $25 registration after April 12th

  • Kids Fun Run -

                $10 - kids ages 10 and younger

In the spirit of Earth Day, all participants will receive an Earth Day in the Junction organic cotton t-shirt (if registered by Monday, April 12th), a 2-3’ native tree sapling, and a reusable water bottle.

Registration Online:

Online registration is available through www.runningroom.com.
Please note that online registration closes Monday, April 12, 2010.

Registration by Mail or In Person:
Send a check, made out to Historic Valley Junction Foundation, along with a completed registration form to:
      The Running Room
      c/o Earth Day in the Junction 5K
      6305 Mills Civic Pkwy, Suite 3117
      West Des Moines, IA 50266

All mailed forms MUST be post-marked by Monday, April 12, 2010.

Registration on Earth Day:
On site registration on Sunday, April 18th will be in front of the Theatrical Shop in 5th Street in Valley Junction between 7:30 and 8:30am. Cost is $25 if registering after Mon., April 13th.

Awards:
• A $25 gift certificate to Wright Outdoor Solutions will be awarded for the overall male and female finisher of the 5k run.


• The top two male and female finishers in each of the ten-year-deep age groups (younger than 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over) will be awarded gift certificates to Wright Outdoor Solutions and shops in Historic Valley Junction.

Packet Pick-Up: at the Running Room - 6305 Mills Civic Pkwy, WDM
• Sat, April 18, 2009 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Volunteering and More Information:
For information on volunteer opportunities for the event, contact the Historic Valley Junction office at (515) 222-3642 or office@valleyjunction.com.

 

Congratulations to all who completed the 5K Run/Walk!

To view 2009's 5K race results,

Click Here