Join us for the Clive Running Festival, July 18, 2026. Please consider coming out and participating with your family on this scenic course that takes you on the beautiful Clive Greenbelt Trail. With a 5K, 1 mile run and the Kids Trot mini races (50 meters up to 400 meters), there is an event for all members of the family. This popular trail is used year-round by runners, walkers, and bicyclists. Proceeds from the race are used for trail improvements such as the new drinking fountains which were installed from past races and the annual maintenance on the trail. Your participation in the Clive Running Festival directly benefits all who love and enjoy the use of this wonderful asset.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K
Price changes in 1 month 18 days-
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Register for 5K$28.86
$25.00 + Processing and Fees
Now registering Feb 24 – Jul 2 -
$39.61
$35.00 + Processing and Fees
Jul 3 – Jul 16
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1 Mile
Ages 6-17
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Register for 1 Mile$18.11
$15.00 + Processing and Fees
Feb 24 - Jul 16
Kids Fun Run
We are not registering online for this event. Show up on race day and fill out a waiver and get a free race day bib. The race distances are based on age. We start at 50 meters and work our way up to 400 meters long.
Event Information
Course:
NEW LOCATION (Due to the trail and Park closings)- Campbell Park in Clive (start and finish)
The 5k route will be partially in the nearby Neighborhood and partly on the Clive Greenbelt Trail.
Times:
8:00 AM - 5K
9:00 AM 1 Mile Run (6-17)
9:15 AM Kids Trot Fun Run (50M -400M)
Packet Pickup:
Friday, July 18th packet pick up at Fitness Sports in Clive from 4-7PM 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325
Race day Packet Pick-up is at Campbell Park - 6:30-7:30AM, Sat. July 19
Please register early, T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed with race day entry!
Prizes and Awards
For information regarding age group awards, please visit our event website:
runnerstuff.com/juneraces/Clive_Fest/Cliveinfo.html
Race results will be posted on
runnerstuff.com/MeetDirectors_info.html or www.FitnessSports.com
Additional Information and Special Thanks
- Walkers and wheelchair participants are welcome to compete in any event.
- Please, no dogs or other pets in this race.
- Clive Running Festival is a non-profit event.
- Revenue exceeding expenses is used to benefit the community through the Clive Parks and Recreation Department.
- Past revenues have been used for water fountains and winter snow removal equipment for the Greenbelt Trail
- Entrants can use their race number for swimming on race day at the Clive Aquatic Center, at no additional cost
- Clive Running Festival is proud to be a supporting participant for the Senior Olympics
- Clive Running Festival is proud to be a supporting participant for the Iowa Corporate Games
Special Thanks:
Clive Parks Department
Clive Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Clive Police
Fitness Sports, Ltd.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tom Trygstad
- Phone
- 515-250-3936
