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Clive Running Festival - 2026

calendar_today 18 Jul, 2026

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sell $18.11 – $28.86

Clive Running Festival - 2026

About the Event

The Clive Running Festival - 2026 in Clive, Iowa, United States on July 18, 2026, invites runners of all ages to celebrate a community event with scenic routes and family-friendly races.
Race morning finds participants assembling at the picturesque Clive Greenbelt Trailhead. The trail weaves through lush greenery, providing a serene backdrop for those who start their journey early or catch the sunrise over the city's outskirts. As you run on this popular path, you'll pass by local landmarks like the small park and the community center, making each step feel meaningful.
For its 14th year running, the Clive Running Festival has grown to include a diverse array of participants and events. Over 500 runners are expected to take part in the race that supports trail improvements and maintenance efforts. The festival not only benefits local residents who enjoy the trails but also contributes significantly to enhancing this valuable community asset.
The course venue offers a varied terrain with hard, dry surface conditions perfect for any runner. Starting from the Clive Greenbelt Trailhead, participants will follow a looped route that includes several notable features such as gentle hills and scenic views of the surrounding parklands. The race layout ensures a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all competitors.
At the start line, runners can anticipate a slight elevation gain followed by a steady descent to the finish line near the same trailhead. Along the way, there are no official aid stations; however, water bottles will be available at designated points. For those racing during peak sunlight hours, remember that UV index levels are high on race day.
Weather conditions for July 18, 2026, in Clive call for temperatures ranging from a minimum of 19.4°C to a maximum of 28.9°C with an average feel like temperature around 24.2°C. The humidity is expected to be at 74.6%, and there's a low risk of rainfall, estimated at 4.6mm. With strong winds averaging 10.4 km/h, runners should prepare for breezy conditions that may impact visibility.
The race offers distances including the 5K (5 kilometers) and 1 Mile (1.6 kilometers), with each event providing a unique challenge suitable for all skill levels.
1 Mile
1.6K  •  Start: 08:00:00  •  Fee: $18.11
5K
5K  •  Start: 08:00:00  •  Fee: $28.86

Registration can be completed through https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116463/clive-running-festival-2026, where you will find the fee of $28.86 for the 5K and $18.11 for the 1 Mile run. Early registration closes on June 18th.
Race bibs can be picked up at Clive City Hall between July 7th and 17th, from 9 AM to 5 PM daily. Ensure you bring a valid photo ID and any necessary race day items such as sunscreen or water bottles.
The start location is the Clive Greenbelt Trailhead located on the northern edge of town near the intersection of Greenbelt Drive and Main Street. Participants must be at least 18 years old to run in this event, though younger runners can join family-friendly races like Kids Trot mini-races (50 meters up to 400 meters).
The Clive Running Festival - 2026 on July 18th, 2026, is an opportunity for participants to contribute directly to the maintenance and enhancement of this cherished community asset.

Races Offered

1 Mile

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$18.11

5K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$28.86

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Clive.

thermostat Temperature
19.4° / 28.9°
wb_sunny Feels like
20.1° / 30.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
12h 23m
water_drop Avg rainfall
4.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
10.4 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
74.6%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:55
nightlight Sunset
20:45

About Clive

Learn more about the host city, Clive.

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Clive is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 18,601. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Clive is known for its Greenbelt Park and trail system running through the community. Clive serves as the axis of the western Des Moines suburbs, between Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines along the major transportation corridors of I-35, I-80 and I-235. The City of Urbandale is to the north to northwest, the City of West Des Moines is to the southeast to southwest, the City of Waukee in Dallas County is to the west.

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