2026 Manito Popcorn Festival
5K Hand Cycle
5K Run/Walk
*NEW This Year....
Popcorn / Inflatable Dash for Fun (Two Blocks)
The dash now includes an option for inflatable costumes! Grab your favorite inflatable costume and join the dash down Washington Street! ($5.00 payable on race day)

5K course is 3.1 miles on flat blacktop streets (2 laps).
Enjoy a great route that is perfect for all levels of runners and walkers.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
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Register for 5K$44.79Now registering Jul 19 – Aug 28
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$44.79Aug 29 – Sep 5
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5K Hand Cycle
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
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Register for 5K Hand Cycle$44.79Now registering Jul 19 – Aug 28
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$44.79Aug 29 – Sep 5
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Early Packet Pick-Up
Friday, September 4th
Bernshausen Automotive 108 N. Washington St., Manito
5:00pm-6:00pm
Race-Day Schedule
6:30am - Bib Pickup OPENS
7:30am - 5K Hand Cycle START
8:10am - Popcorn / Inflatable Dash START
8:15am - 5K Run/Walk START
9:15am - Awards Ceremony
Course Map
5K Course
Begins and ends at Veterans Park on Washington Street
5K Awards
Overall Awards: Top 1 Male and Top 1 Female [Gun Time]
Age Group Double Dipping NOT Allowed
Age Group Awards: Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females [Net Time]
13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Hand Cycle Award: Top finisher
Record Holders:
Men: Jackson Johnson (15:17)
Women: Christina Kid (18:35)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Amber Bernshausen