John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K
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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run
The John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run is scheduled for June 13, 2026 at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, 500 Westfield Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701, United States. The event is organized around a closed to traffic, flat loop course located at the museum grounds.
The event brings together John Deere employees and community members of the Cedar Valley. Registration opens on November 12, 2025 and closes on June 12, 2026. The registration fee is $25 and will increase to $30 on June 12. A portion of entry fees will be donated to the Northeast Iowa Foodbank.
A companion kids race called The Spoker Sprint runs before the 5K. Race distances for children vary by age:
- 4 and under about 25 yards
- 5 to 7 years about 100 yards
- 8 to 10 years about 250 yards
Medals are awarded following the conclusion of the 5K.
The 5K is part of a larger two day Deere Days at the Museum event on June 12 and June 13. Deere Days includes outdoor and indoor exhibits, blacksmith demonstrations, STEAM on Wheels, a tractor show, and museum exhibits open to visitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
