Unity In The Community 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Grinnell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3K Walk | – | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| 5K Fun Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 67 percent below 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 7:23 AM, and the 3K Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,010 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
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 17 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 77°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
- Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,010 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Unity In The Community?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for Iowa?
- At $10, entry is about 67 percent below 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.
- Where does it start?
- Grinnell Central Park, 925 3rd Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112.
From the organizers
This family fun run winds through the streets of Grinnell offering participants a 3k or 5k option with chip timing. The whole family is encouraged to participate. Each participant, including children, are required to register. Please note that the race contains areas of community traffic. All children must be accompanied during the race.