Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 17, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Miles, Iowa
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on May 31, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Jul 17, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after May 31, 2027 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Jul 17, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after May 31, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until May 31, then $35 until Jul 17.
Online registration closes Jul 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Iowa ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Iowa runs 35:56, about 11:34 a mile, based on 54 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:44 and men in 32:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:39 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 790 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
99 Centennial St, Miles, IA 52064
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:12 or better, the top quarter in 26:11, and half the field in 31:37; the last tenth came in after 48:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 22:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 29 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 37 to 32 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:50 to 31:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 (+3%) | 31:37 | under 25:12 | 19:18 |
| 2025 | 31 (-18%) | 31:05 | under 20:55 | 18:42 |
| 2024 | 38 (+3%) | 32:13 | under 19:38 | 17:01 |
| 2023 | 37 | 29:50 | under 22:01 | 16:21 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Race details
- Where
- 99 Centennial St, Miles, IA 52064Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 790 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 17, 2027), 2026 (Jul 18, 2026), 2025 (Jul 12, 2025), 2024 (Jul 13, 2024), 2023 (Jul 15, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on May 31, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Iowa?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Iowa ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 32 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 31:37 and the winner ran 19:18.
- Where does it start?
- 99 Centennial St, Miles, IA 52064.
From the organizers
The Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk is a 5K race/walk (all ages) at Thresher Days in Miles, IA. Proceeds support the Brian Galusha Memorial Scholarship, and the Thresher's Scholarship.
***All who register before July 2nd will be guaranteed shirt/size; any registrations after July 3rd cannot be guaranteed a shirt or the correct size. The 5K race/walk is $30 per person ($35 starting June 1). Kids 12 and under $20 ($25 starting June 1). Kids rate will show at checkout***
Races begin at 08:00AM on Saturday July 17th, 2027 at the Thresher's Grounds in Miles. Packet Pickup will be Friday, July 16th from 4-8PM at the Thresher's Grounds, and again Saturday morning from 6:30AM until race time.