Coming off our 4+ star participant rating in our first year, The Bacon Run is back in 2026!
Our Bacon Run is held in conjunction with the long-running Bacon Fest in Ottumwa, otherwise known as 'BaconTown'.
Runners will enjoy a scenic run/walk along the Des Moines River on a private path.
You'll receive a Race Shirt with our logo, 1 pound of packaged uncooked bacon (just like you get at the store), and 5 bacon bucks to spend on BaconTown food (or a Bacon Bloody Mary).
You also get early entry to BaconTown (10am vs 11am for the public). Each participant receives a heavy 2.5" Bacon Run medallion for crossing the finish line. The medallion is what gets you (and your guests or race support) into BaconTown early.
Cash prizes are awarded to top finishers in age categories.
The Kidz Zone inside BaconTown is free and includes carnival rides inside the big Bridge View Center arena.
Packet pickup is the morning of the event, at 8am.
The start/finish line is just a few steps from the big glass windowed wall at Bridge View Center. If the temperatures are cool, runners stay warm, can use indoor restrooms, and won't have far to walk to get on the course.
CHIP TIMING is provided by ERC Timing Solutions and is included.
Runners take a scenic run or walk along the Des Moines River on a private path. The path is concrete and asphalt.
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