Registration is open through the morning of the race. There is a late registration fee of $5 added to anyone registering after October 20, 2024. If registering before October 20th, each participant will receive in their packet a personalized dog tag and a tee shirt as well as coupons and other things given to us by our sponsors. You are not guaranteed a personalized dog tag or tee shirt if registering after October 20th.

Awards will be given overall top 3 and to the top three male and female finishers per age group.

The start time is 8:00 for both 5K Run & Walk and Family Run/Walk.
Race information is also posted to the Post 711 Facebook page.
If there are any questions or you want to volunteer to help out, just leave a message at (563) 381-4380 or send an email to: ialegion.post711@gmail.com.

This is our tenth year and we are trying to make this one the best yet. It might be a little chilly out but it is a great organization and a fun time. Race proceeds will be used to fund Children and Youth Programs, and Veteran Programs in Blue Grass and Scott County.

5K Run:Starting at American Legion Post 711, this is an easy, relatively flat course that heads south on old Highway 61 to the turn around point near Zachary Ave then back to the Legion. Water point at turn-around.

Family Run/Walk (1 ½ mile): Starting at the time as the 5K, at American Legion Post 711, the course takes you through the south end of town, out old Highway 61 to just before Oak Lane, then back to the Legion. Friendly pets are considered family and are allowed at owners discretion and risk, and must be leashed at all times.

All entries received by October 20, 2024 will be guaranteed a dog tag and tee shirt for all events.

Awards will also be given to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups for the 5K Run: 15 and under, 16 to 22, 23 to 27, 28 to 33, 34 to 37, 38 to 42, 43 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69 and 70 and above.

Registration will be accepted through the day of the race. Packets can be picked up at American Legion Post 711 in Blue Grass on November 8th from 4 to 7 PM.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.