John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K
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Event overview
The John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K takes place on June 13, 2026, in Waterloo, Iowa. The event is hosted at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, 500 Westfield Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701. The running course is a flat, closed-to-traffic loop around the museum. The event includes both a 5K and a kids' run called "The Spoker Sprint."
Distances
- 5K
- Kids' run (The Spoker Sprint)
The 5K has an entry fee of $25. The kids' run is free. Medals are awarded after the 5K.
Location, logistics and community information
Packet pick-up is handled in the museum lobby. Participants are asked to park on the south side of the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and walk through the museum to the north side of the building. The museum will be open for visitors on event day and will feature outdoor and indoor exhibits, games, activities and a tractor show.
John Deere will donate a portion of registration fees to the Northeast Iowa Foodbank. The event materials state that one in six people in Northeast Iowa do not have enough to eat. Live race results will be posted through the event timing provider. Awards include overall winners and age group winners; age groups are determined by age on race day (U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). Kids' dash age group winners will also be recognized. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
