Germanfest 5K Run/Walk/Dash

Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Guttenberg, IA at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital


  • 5K
    GMHC goody bag includes a GermanFest 5K cooling towel

    » $25.00 Registration (through 9/19 at 11:59 PM US/Central)

    Preregister and save $5! ($25 now / $30 race day)
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  • Kids Fun Run (with inflatables)
    Ages 8 and under

    » Free Registration (through 9/19 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
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 Join Us for the GermanFest 5K Run/Walk!

Celebrate tradition, fitness, and fun along the scenic Mississippi River in historic Guttenberg!

Kick off a day full of German heritage at GermanFest, featuring polka bands, an open-air arts & crafts market, a biergarten, kraut cook-off, beer tasting, kids' activities, and more!

 Kids Fun Run with Inflatables!

Kids are invited for a fun dash through the park with giant inflatables. Free for all kids 8 and under.

 Event Day Schedule:

Registration at Veterans Memorial in Park at 7:30 AM

8:30 AM – Inflatable Dash (fun for kids!)

Immediately Following – Officially Timed 5K Run/Walk

 Awards:

GermanFest 5K Trophy awarded to top overall female and male

Medals for the following age divisions:
- 14 and under
- 15 – 19
- 20 – 29
- 30 – 39
- 40 – 49
- 50 – 59
- 60 – 69
- 70 and over

 Why Run?

All proceeds support the GMHC Cares! fund—enhancing patient care, technology, and our healing environment at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics.

Lace up, lederhosen optional. Let’s make this run a celebration to remember!

 Questions?

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

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