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    5K Races in Ames, IA

    5 upcoming 5K races in Ames. Run This events are listed first.

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    5 races

    Sun, Sep 27, 2026

    Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI

    Ames, IA

    Outside5K

    Sun, Oct 4, 2026

    Mind Over Miles 5K

    Ames, IA

    Outside5K800 m

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026

    Back The Blue Pump N Run

    Ames, IA

    Outside5K

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026

    Move for Adoption by Iowans for Adoption

    Ames, IA

    Outside5K

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    Thu, Nov 26, 2026

    Ames Turkey Trot

    Ames, IA

    Outside5K400 m

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