calendar_today 20 Jun, 2026 – 04 Jul, 2026
directions_run Running
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sell $35.00
Hybrid 5k Run/Walk at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, Iowa to benefit Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services.
Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our core members reach their fullest potential through faith, family, and friendship.
Race registration includes race T-Shirt. T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for all entries received by 6/12/2026. Sizes and quantities will be limited after this date.
8:00 a.m. shot-gun start for in-person race. Early pick-up of race packets including T-Shirts for in-person entries will be available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on July 3rd, 2026, at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014. Packet distribution on the day of the race will start at 7 a.m. on July 4th, 2026, at the shelter house at Ada Hayden Park in Ames.
Dress Up! Special prize for most patriotic participant.
Age Groups: 9 and under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. Top three in each category recognized.
T-Shirts for virtual entries may be picked up at our office at 5820 Lincoln Way, Suite 101, Ames, IA 50014 or you may choose to have your T-Shirt shipped to you for an additional fee (select shipping as an add-on product). T-Shirts that are shipped may not be received by the participant(s) until after the in-person race day. You may complete your run/walk any time between June 20st and July 4th, 2026, and submit your time directly from your account in RunSignUp.
Friendship Ark is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and a charitable contribution may be available for a portion of your registration fee and/or donation. Please consult your tax advisor for current IRS regulations.
The Bill Bergan 5K on the 4th is supported by a Discover Ames Community Grant, Sign Gypsies, and Downtown Ames Fareway.
Jun 20, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
00:01
$35.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Ames.
Learn more about the host city, Ames.
Ames is a pleasant college town in Central Iowa, sitting astride the Skunk River roughly 30 miles north of Des Moines. Life in Ames follows the ebb and flow of the academic year at Iowa State University, which is the city's primary draw.
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