The Team Breast Friends 5K Rack Run / Family Fun Run returns to Iowa City, Iowa on September 27th in support of those affected by breast cancer. Race morning finds participants at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area located at 4213 Sand Rd SE. The setting is picturesque with lush trees and a scenic path perfect for runners eager to enjoy an early fall day. Expect pre-race fun starting from 9:30 am, including photo opportunities and warm-up stretches. Since its inception in 2016, the event has grown significantly, attracting over 500 participants each year. The funds raised go directly towards supporting local breast cancer initiatives, making this not just a race but an impactful community gathering every fall. The course winds through beautiful parks with gentle inclines and flat surfaces ensuring it is accessible for all ages and abilities. Participants can choose to run the full five-kilometer distance or take part in the fun family-friendly Virtual 5K from anywhere they wish. The race offers both timed and non-timed options, priced at $39.58 per person. Start times are staggered to accommodate every runner's pace with packets available for pickup Thursday, September 24th from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm or on event day starting at 8:30 am at Financial Integrators located at 2229 E. Grantview Lane in Coralville. Weather conditions predict a comfortable fall race with an average temperature of 20.8°C, ranging from as low as 15.3°C to a high of 26.3°C on the day of the event. The humidity is around 66.9%, and wind speeds are expected at about 10.9 km/h—conditions that make for pleasant running.
In Person 5K Not Timed 5km • Start: 10:00:00 • Fee: $39.58
In Person 5K Timed 5km • Start: 10:00:00 • Fee: $39.58
Virtual 5K 5km • Start: 10:00:00 • Fee: $39.58
To register, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116558/team-breast-friends-5k-rack-run-family-fun-run. Bibs can be picked up in person or on race day at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area from 7:30 am. Bring your ID for verification and any other items as required by the event organizers to ensure a smooth start. The run begins at the same location, with age requirements open to all participants. First-timers should arrive early to park, pick up their bibs, and get ready for race day festivities. In 2016, this event was founded to raise awareness and support for breast cancer survivors in Iowa City. Its continued growth each year underscores the importance of community involvement and local charities like Team Breast Friends. This race is a celebration not just of running but also of the strong bonds formed through shared experiences and collective efforts towards a worthy cause.
Races Offered
In Person 5K Not Timed
Sep 27, 2026
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$39.58
In Person 5K Timed
Sep 27, 2026
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5km
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10:00
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$39.58
Virtual 5K
Sep 27, 2026
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5km
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10:00
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$39.58
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Iowa City.
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15.1° / 26.1°
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14.1° / 25.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 48m
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Avg rainfall
1.9 mm
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Avg wind speed
10.9 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
66.8%
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Sunrise
06:47
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Sunset
19:14
About Iowa City
Learn more about the host city, Iowa City.
Hip and urban, Iowa City is a prominent college town primarily known as the home of the University of Iowa. Along with its adjacent suburb of Coralville, just to the west. Iowa City sits at the center of a metro area home to 171,000 people (2020) in the I-380 Corridor region of Eastern Iowa.
