The Lions 5K is an annual event organized by the Newton South Booster Club to support athletics and school spirit at Newton South High School. The race is open to the public and runs through the streets surrounding Newton South High School.

All participants who register before May 1st, 2025, will receive a FREE t-shirt and a ticket to a prize drawing. After May 1st, t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you register early to secure your t-shirt.

You can run as individuals or as part of a team (a South team or one you create). Race prizes will be awarded in many categories, including Best Lion-themed costume.

NEW START:
2025 at Newton South High School in the driveway in front of the main entrance of the school.

From the start, runners start in front of the main entrance of the school. They take an immediate right onto Lions Drive to the end. Turn left onto Greenwood Road, right onto Dudley Road, up a small hill and a quick right onto Drumlin Road. Downhill and a right onto Hartman Road, crossing Greenwood Street before taking a left onto Meadowbrook, a right at Country Club Road, a right onto Arnold Road, a right again at Sharpe Road and a left onto Wheeler Road. At the end of Wheeler, the course turns right onto Parker Street, right again onto Roosevelt, then left back onto Lions Drive. To FINISH, runners will turn right into the high school’s main parking lot, proceed to Winkler Stadium, enter the track doing a counter-clockwise lap before finishing at the track finish line.

Interested in being a race sponsor. Use this link to learn about our sponsorship opportunities www.nsboosters.org/lions-5k-sponsorship-info

Race day registration will open at 7:30am.

Race day registration fees:
$40 Adult On-Site
$30 Youth and High School Students On-Site

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