American Gothic 5K

Registration begins at 7:15 AM in front of the American Gothic House Center. All ages are welcome but minors under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult aged 18 or older. Race begins at 8:00 AM. Route goes through Eldon, along the Des Moines River, through the park, and will end at the American Gothic House Center. 

Entry fee of $25 includes map, medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places per age group, and shirt. To guarantee shirt size and to be able to pick it up at the event, participants must preregister and all fees paid on or before May 22nd at 4:00 PM. 

Late registrations and walk-ins are accepted but shirts will be ordered at the event to be picked up at a later date. Credit cards will be accepted through June 5th at the mycountyparks website otherwise bring a check or exact cash amount.

In the event of inclement weather. Rain date is set for June 8th. 

No refunds once payment is made unless BOTH the 7th and the 8th are canceled by the American Gothic House Center.

Event Location

Amerian Gothic House
300 American Gothic St
Eldon IA

More Information

(641) 652-3352