Organizers are dedicated not to disappoint and every year from the start we have received nearly a 100% satisfaction on our post race survey. Whether you are a new runner looking for a challenging 5k or a long distance runner looking for a 10k training challenge to prepare for Dam to Dam or another upcoming long distance race, this race is for you.

The Springtime Hill Climb is a race designed by runners just like you. We run on the trails and tracks you do, we ran Dam to Dam, the WAMM, the Warrior, the DSM Marathon and many others right beside you and we designed this race for you.

The 5K and 10K course both finish in Doanes Park. Race day registration will be available from 7:00-7:30 AM for $35. Registration will close promptly at 7:30 AM.

Race starts at 8:00 AM.

Sports Page $100 gift cards will be given to overall 1st place runners in male and female in both 5k and 10k; plus medals to the top 3 places in each of the age groups. Only one award per person.

Friday, April 10th, 2015 - 4:00-7:00 PM
Packet Pick-Up
Doanes Park Youth Center
5050 Doanes Park Rd
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 7:00-7:30 AM
Doanes Park

The first 300 registered participants will receive a STHC drawstring backpack filled with great stuff, complements of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce. Bags are not guaranteed for walk-ons.

ALL proceeds go to "Freedom for Youth," a faith based non-prophet offering hope and direction to at-risk youth in central Iowa.

Support Team Freedom: This year our charity, Freedom for Youth, will have a team of young runners running the Hill Climb and we have set up a fund to show them our support.

Doanes Park is located at 5050 Doanes Park Rd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 and there will be parking provided in the park through the south entrance off 6th Ave.

Those who participants who registered before 3/29/15 will receive a performance running shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registration or walk-ons.

Will be provided by Pleasant Hill Fareway and Anderson & Erickson.

The Kid's Dash will follow the 10k. It is a free, noncompetitive fun run. This event is free to children ages 1 to 10, but they must be registered. You can do so on race day. All participants will receive a participant ribbon for the following distances:

Professional photographs will be available for purchase courtesy of Panfoto.us