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FDA Announces Massive Gatorade Recall—Here’s a Full List of Impacted Products The recall is happening in over 30 states.

Starting to gather the results links for all of the races on the first weekend in Oct. We'll have them all listed on the homepage of the www.RunnerStuff.com website. Remember, we try to collect all the races in Iowa year round with registration and results links on the website.
Especially for You, Cedar Rapids
The Blazing 5K, DsM
Hawks Watch 5K, Honet Creek
Minf Over Miles, Ames
Finish Strong Dan, Pella
Corpuscle Shuffle, Davenport
Roseanna Run, Carlisle
John's Baby Steps, Adel
Harvest Fest, Clear Lake
Great River Road Race, McGregor
Swiss Valley Trail, Preosta
Whamm 5K, Windsor Heights
Harvest Half, Sioux Center
Iron Ivy Homming, Chariton
WiildDriftless Adv. Race, Strawberry Point
Tornado Ally Run, Algona
Pumpkinfest 5K, Anamosa
Pink Ribbon Run, Cedar Falla
Lime Creek Timber, Mason City

“To the Central Iowa Runners of A certain age group!”

Hi Steve, this is Brian Laurenzo. I wanted to let you know that my Dad Joe Laurenzo passed away today. Would you mind letting the running group friends know for us? There will be a visitation on Sunday, September 27th at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home from 3:00-5:00 and a rosary at 5:00. The funeral will be at 10:00 on Monday, September 28th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee with lunch and burial afterwards. I don’t have the contact information for the friends (Jordals, Monica, etc) who used to come to the parties at Mom and Dad’s so please tell anyone you can think of. Thanks! Best, Brian

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NJ Marathon Flood Race
CBC Announcer CH: It can take months to train for a race, and then something unpredictable happens and your carefully planned strategy falls apart. That's what happened to runners in a half-marathon in Paramus, New Jersey yesterday morning. Despite heavy rain, race organizers insisted the event would go on. But as things moved forward, runners found themselves struggling to move forward. Marijana Dinic was competing in the race. We reached her in Hillsdale, New Jersey.

CBC Interviewer NK: Marijana, how far into the race were you when you saw the flooding?

MARIJANA DINIC: I believe I just finished two and a half, maybe three miles, and then came, this flood, up to my waist out of nowhere. It just showed up, yeah.

NK: Up to your waist?

MD: A little bit actually higher than my waist, yeah.

NK: I've seen some of the videos, but cars are almost submerged in some neighbourhoods. Was there water earlier in the route as well?

MD: Um, there was puddles, water was high at some areas, up to my ankles. But I thought, you know, it's pouring, it is raining, it's okay, it will get better, but it just got worse and worse.

NK: At any point, did you think I'm out? There's no need to continue this.

MD: Well, not until it was very, very strong current, then I was very frightened. I was almost in a state of panic. But at the beginning, no, I never thought I would quit because I didn't think it would continue to be so bad. Every time my mindset would shift and say it's going to be over. Okay, 50 metres, then it's gonna be better. It will get better. Okay, okay, I can do this, it will get better.

NK: You're an experienced runner. So, running in the rain might not be, after a rainstorm might not be unusual. But have you ever encountered anything close to this?

MD: Yeah. So, I ran in the rain, snow, winter, bad weather, but nothing like this. This is not just rain. This was very dangerous. Current was so strong. At one time, I had to hold myself to a rail, use all my strength of my legs. I was afraid the current would just take me down against the ground. I had to really be strong, use all my strength with my hand and my legs not to be taken down, it was bad.

NK: I saw some of the video, I saw other competitors. Were there other racers around you?

MD: Yeah. So, there were many floods up to the your waist, and not every waist flood had a current. With this current where I was, there was a guy in front of me, and then I didn't realise, I just thought it was water up to my waist, and I would just go through it like before. But this current was so strong. I look ahead of the guy, and guy looks back at me, and he's like\, wow, we are stuck here. Like, what are we gonna do? And he's like, okay, he was halfway through, and I'm like, but I still have a halfway to go. I looked behind me, no one was behind me; I was so scared. I'm like I just wanna get out of here.

NK: Yeah. But why did so many, I mean, I wonder if just everyone said, oh, obviously the race has to be called off. We should all just get out of this water and get to safety. Why did you and others keep going? What was at stake for you? What made it worth the risk?

MD: By nature, I'm not quitter, but I also didn't expect this to be so, so dangerous. Every time, I would, my mind would say, okay, it will get better. I'll go through this, then it will be better.

NK: How long did it go on for?

MD: Uh, the whole race. And towards the end, I saw that they were rerouting us, probably to avoid another waist-high water flooding. [chuckling]

NK: The end. I mean, that's interesting. We reached out to race organisers; we have not yet received a response as I speak to you now. But did they say anything to you and the other competitors? Have you heard why this race was held at all?

MD: I went to speak with the tent, the computer guys that were in charge of the numbers, the finishers, and I was showing them videos and they were shocked. I'm thinking that they did not inspect the route, or maybe it happened, I don't think, maybe they didn't know. Because when they —

NK: Should they?

MD: Oh yeah, they should have. They should have, but I feel that no one inspected the route, the 13.1 mile path. Because when I showed them videos, they were like, wow, this is where we go with our bikes. This is, wow, look at this, look at this. I'm like, didn't you inspect this before? No one did look at this? So yeah, I don't think they knew what was the danger on our way.

NK: The most important thing is that you and others were safe; you were not injured. Do you know of any others who were?

MD: I was not injured. I don't think anyone else was injured, just frightened, scared, debris, dirty water But no injuries, maybe a little bit psychological, [chuckling] but, yeah, not physical.

NK: Well, yeah. I can imagine. So, what does this mean for other races for you in the future?

MD: Well, I will take more measures and inspect, make sure that organisers do their job in the future.

NK: Marijana, thank you for this.

Your voice matters!

The Des Moines-area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks public comments for projects being considered for federal funding, including replacement of the Raccoon River Bridge in Des Moines Water Works Park (photo below).

I don’t have to tell you how important this tired, rattly bridge is to the cycling, running, and walking communities. And cross-country skiers and bird-watchers, too!

Or that the bridge, built in 1932, is in sad shape.

In the most recent biennial bridge inspection (June 2025), the bridge’s substructure, deck, and railing were each scored as “poor” condition. No surprise!

But not forgotten! The Des Moines Water Works staff and Snyder and Associates are actively designing a replacement bridge to be built about 60 to 90 feet upstream from the current bridge.

Here’s what’s up next.

The City of Des Moines (applicant) seeks $900,000 from the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Set-Aside program for the bridge replacement, a project estimated to cost $4 million. (The Des Moines MPO administers this federal program.)

The committee that will recommend funding now seeks public input for this project—from interested residents like you.

Just two easy-peasy questions and a “comment” area:
First question: Select “Bill Riley Bridge” from the pull-down menu.
Question #2: Do you support the project?
Comment: Share your reasons why this project deserves funding.

Comments will be forwarded to the MPO Funding Subcommittee, which will make recommendations in October. The final funding decision is planned for November.

The survey is open through Friday, Sept. 18

Carl
[email protected]
Mobile: 515-210-0237
Link in first comment, :

We've got them! Complete listing of all the Iowa Statewide XC meets and results links. All classes and age groups. MS, HS, collegiate, and USA T&F meets listed. Results posted as the meet progresses in many cases. Find it here:

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Here'e a listing of the Iowa based races coming up in the next 2 weeks. This info is continuously available on the www.RunnerStuff.com calendar along with the results of many of the races over the last 25 years. Only Iowa! But we go for all of them (that we know about.) That's where we nee all of your help. Tell the RD's to send up the info.

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George Ballard Memorial 5K Run & 2M Walk, 8:00 AM. Part of Thomas Mitchell Days in Mitchellville, Iowa. Takes place at the City Park, 2nd & Oak Ave. NE,

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Monarch Migration Fun Trail Run, 9:AM At the Wapsi River Enviormental Ed Center, 31555 52nd Avr. in Dixon, Iowa.

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Running Wild's "Running Free 5K", 8:00 AM. Takes place at Credit Island Park, 220 West river Dr,. Davenport, Iowa. Proceeds benefit Wold Relief, a non-profit agency providing service for refugees & othe immigrants in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa.

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Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra, 7:00 AM. Takes place on approximately 4 mile loop at Pollmiller park in West Point, Iowa. Start new loop each hour, finish each loop before start of next hour. .

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Run as One for Taylor 5K & 1 M, 8:30 AM. Starts in the Winterset High School parking lot, 624 Husky Dr., Winterset, Iowa. . . . .

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NextGen Mental Health Walk / Run, 9:30 AM. Starts and Ends at NextGen Motors in Muscatine, IA

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Walk With You 5K, 9:00 AM. Takes place on the back loop of Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa.No one should walk alone. Supporting individuals who have lost a child.

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Arrowhead 5K & 1M Obstacle Trail Run, 10:30 AM. Multiple heats. Neola, IA. Benefiting Pottawattamie County Trails Association. .

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BVRMC Aware 5K Run / Walk, & Kids Fun Run, 8:00 AM. Men & Women running together for Cancer Awareness. Takes place at the BVRMC, 1525 W 5th St., Storm Lake, Iowa. .

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Great River Bridge Race 10K, 5K, 1M Run, Takes place in Burlington, Iowa. The Great River Bridge Race is more than just a race, it's an event for everyone to experience. Be one of the few people to cross the Great River Bridge on foot, which is usually closed to pedestrian traffic. .

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Pufferbilly Days 10K & 5K, 7:30 AM. Pufferbilly Days is THROWING BACK ON THE TRACKS WITH A 90'S THEME THIS YEAR! Event starts and ends at 605 Story St., in downtown Boone, IABoone, Iowa...

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Off the Beaten Path 6K & 3k Trail Race, 9:00 AM. Takes place at the Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve, near Grinnell, IA, Runners will experience the tall grass prairie, woodlands, and maybe even some wildlife!

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Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra, 7:00 AM. Takes place on approximately 4 mile loop at Pollmiller park in West Point, Iowa. Start new loop each hour, finish each loop before start of next hour. .

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Willis Dady "DADY DASH" 10K / 5K Run / Walk,, 9:00 AM. Prairie Creek fishery, Cedar Rapids, IA. .

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lue Believers Prostate Cancer 5k Run, 9:00 AM 5k Runs & 1M Walk start and Jr Blue Believers Fun Run at 8:45AM. Starts and ends at Principal Park - Des Moines, IA. .

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Ely Fall Fest 5K and 1 Mile Run, 9:00 AM. Event takes place at the Ely City Park, 1636 Hillcrest St., in Ely, IA. Please note that vehicle parking will NOT be allowed in the parking lot at Ely City Park or along the north side of Dows Street, as well along Hillcrest or Highland after 2:00 PM on Friday. Participants are encouraged to park along Main Street, in the paved parking lot just south of the American Legion building, downtown or along other available city streets.

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Iowa Brewery 5K Running Series - Reclaimed Rails Brewery 5K, 12 Noon, Takes place at ReClaimed Rails Brewery, 101 Main St. SE, Bondurant, Iowa

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest. 9:00 AM. Event takes place in Yellow River State Forest near harpers Ferry, Iowa.....

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LATR Backyard Ultra. 7:00 AM. This is a last man standing type Ultra that takes place at Aquabi State Park south of Indianola, Iowa.

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Run For Pie, 9 am-12 pm . Highway 30 & South Jackson St., Lisbon, Iowa. This is a certified course and as the majority of races on this calendar are, this race is timed...

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Germanfest 5K Run/Walk/Dash, 8:30 AM. This event takes place at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Guttenberg, IA. Join us for a 5K Run/Walk along the mighty Mississippi in the quaint, historic town of Guttenberg as we celebrate our rich German heritage with GermanFest..

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DMACC 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run, ?:00 AM. Event takes place on the DMACC Campus in Ankeny, Iowa.

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St. Vincent DePaul 5M & 5K Runs/Walk/Bike for the Poor, It is an easy almost flat trail that winds through a tree covered canopy along the side of the Little Maquoketa River with bluffs of limestone on the opposite side. Takes place at Heritage Pond 11269 Rupp Hollow Road, Dubuque, IA US

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Gimme S'more 3M & 1M Mud Runs, ?? Boone, Iowa. As a Healthiest State Initiative-approved event, the Gimme S'more Mud Run will be officially recognized on iowahealthieststate.com as an activity that supports the health and well-being of Iowans. We're proud to be affiliated with the Initiative and look forward to supporting the Healthiest State Walk this fall. Not Timed.

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Run to Exile 10K, 5K & 1M, 9:00 AM. This event starts and finishes at Exile Brewery, 1514 Walnut St. in downtown Des Moines, Iowa

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Fast Track Racing 7 Mile Trail Race, 7:00 AM. Event starts and finishes at Lookout Point in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Race uses various woods and trails in the area.

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Pancake Day 10K & 5K Fun Run. Centerville, Iowa. Join us for this fun race in conjunction with the town's annual Pancake Day celebration. The course begins on the North side of the Centerville square and passes by several town landmarks. The course comes full circle and ends on the North side of the square. You will find yourself just a few steps away from free pancakes and activities for all ages! . .

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Mental Health Matters 5K , 7:30 AM. Takes place at 1850 Boyson Rd Hiawatha, Iowa. The Mental Health Matters 5K Run and Walk was created in an effort to decrease stigma around mental health challenges, encourage reaching out for help and honor those who have died by su***de. Our crisis support and su***de prevention services are available 24/7 at no cost. You can call us at the Foundation 2 Crisis Line at (319) 362-2174 or chat and text through Your Life Iowa (www.yourlifeiowa.org).

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Wild Boar Challenge,(4 to 5 Miles), 9:00 am. Wildwood Hills Ranch, 2552 Union Lane. St Charles IA. It is in the vein of the Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder style challenge race. Farrell;s Extreme Body Shaping is designing the obstacles for our race.

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Splash and Dash - TRI Clear Lake 6:30 PM triathlon / duathlon | youth aquathon. The kids ( ages 7-15) will start the swim at City Beach in Clear Lake, Iowa.

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NAMI of Iowa will hold its 5K & 1M Walk at Terra Park, Johnston, IA.. Registration and check in will begin at 8:30 with the Walk to begin at 10:00 am. . . . . .

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River s Edge Trail Half Marathon, 8:00 AM. Starts at the Eldora Welcome Center & Railroad Museum, 9 Park St, Eldora, IA. Enjoy the beautiful Iowa River Greenbelt with this 13.1 mile paved loop beginning in Eldora, taking you through Pine Lake State Park, Steamboat Rock, and coming back on the River’s Edge Trail. We will be donating the proceeds from the run to the continued work and upkeep of the River’s Edge Trail.

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Dorothy's House, the 10,000 Mile activity Challenge. Calling all Walkers, Ruckers, Swimmers, Cyclists & Runners! Sign up as an individual or as teams, log your miles. We are atempting to log 10,000 miles together. How to Help? See the details! Our mission is to push back on s*x trafficking in Des Moines & Iowa.. Ev3nt takes place at Hiskory Glen Park in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

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Pete's Legacy Main Street Mile, 10:00 AM. One is One Too Many! Takes place at 417 N. Main St., Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

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Oktember Fest 5K, 7:00 AM. Starts an finishes at the Courthouse Square in downtown Marshalltown, Iowa.

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Remu's Run/Walk, 10:00 AM. Not Timed! Event is to raise money to Chase Away K9 Cancer in memory of a beloved Swiss Mountain Dog named Remy. 3 Mile trail around Hickory Grove Lake in Colo, Iowa. meet at Snow Bunting Lodge, 67423 250th St.

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Pine Lake Festival Run/Walk, 8:15 AM. Takes place at Memorial Park in Eldora, IA.

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Quad Cities Marathon & Marathon Relay, 1/2 Marathon, 5K, 1M, 7:30AM, The event covers 5 races, 4 cities, 3 bridges, 2 states, and 1 Island, all along the mighty Mississippi River. The 26.2 mile run starts and ends in downtown Moline,

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Iowa State "Homecoming "5K Benefitting LSI, 10:00 PM. Event takes place at 518 Beach Rd. in Ames, IA. Proceeds support Lutheran Services of Iowa.

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Remembrance Run 5K , 9:45 AM. takes p[lace at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines, Iowa .

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TriByLittleKnight Youth Triathlon, 1:00 PM. For Youth ages 5 to 16. Event takes place at the Wartburg College Campus, 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly, IA. . ..

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, 8:00 AM. This event takes place on the High Trestle Trail starting at the polk County Office Building aat 2339 Euclid in Des Moines, Iowa...... . . . .

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Iowa Brewery Running Series - Firetrucker Brewing Co., 12 PM. 718 SW 3rd St., Ankeny. Iowa.

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Serving Our Seniors 5K Run/Walk, 4:00 PM. Christ Community Church, 3000 Alburnett Rd, Marion,IA. .

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Need a Pizza & B**r 1 Mile Run, 3:00 PM. Event takes place at 207 2nd Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA. OBJECTIVE: EAT A SLICE OF NEED PIZZA, RUN 1/2 MILE--DRINK A PINT OF CRAFT B**R, RUN ANOTHER 1/2 MILE TO THE FINISH!!!

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The Rack 5K Run, This event takes place at the Terry Youngblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd in Iowa City, Iowa

Upcoming Iowa Road Races & Running Events in Iowa, Triathlons