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 10 days 16 hours-
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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 10 days 16 hours-
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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