Solon Beef Days Fun Run
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Solon Beef Days Fun Run : Solon, IA
The Solon Beef Days Fun Run is a community running event held in Solon, Iowa on July 18, 2026. The event uses St. Mary’s Church parking lot at 1749 Racine Ave NE as the event location and race day registration location. Parking is available at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area.
The event offers these race distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
Registration pricing shown for the pre-event period (June 8 to July 16) lists the 5K at $20 and the 1 Mile at $15. A family pricing option for the 5K is available for four related individuals with the same primary residence for $50, with additional family members at $10; all family members must register in one transaction. Solon students in K-12 receive a discount at checkout. Race day registration is listed at $25 per person for either distance. Race t-shirts are sold separately.
Course information notes that strollers are welcome and that dogs and bikes are not permitted. Restroom options include SRNA restrooms, the Lakeview Softball Stand, and parking lot portables. A course map is provided by the organizer. All participant proceeds support Solon Beef Days. Awards include door prizes (must be present to win), prizes for top male and female finishers in each race, and medals for the top three male and female finishers in each age division. Age divisions are specified separately for the 1 Mile and the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.