Mind Over Miles 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Ames, Iowa
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Run | Kids | Oct 4, 20267:45 AM | $10 | – |
| Mind Over Miles 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Run: $10 until Oct 4.
- Mind Over Miles 5K: $40 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Iowa, which costs $30 right now.
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 7:12 AM, and the Kids Run starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 960 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake, Ames, IA 50010
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake, Ames, IA 50010Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 960 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Mind Over Miles 5K?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Iowa?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Iowa, which costs $30 right now.
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake, Ames, IA 50010.
From the organizers
Six Months is TOO long to wait for mental health care....but that is the reality for too many people in Story County.
That's what this run is for. Every dollar earned during this race will go directly to providing no cost mental health services to under/uninsured individuals in Story County. But wait...there's a bonus! This program (Gap to Growth) provides quality internship experiences for masters level counseling students and gives them real experience in the mental health field. So, not only are we improving Story County, but we are also making improvements to the mental health care system as a whole. And when I say "WE" I mean you too, because we can't do this without you.