Hawks Watch Run/Walk

OCT

4

2026

A 5k walk and run at Hitchcock Nature Center on October 4, 2026, with proceeds supporting the center's conservation and registration fees rising after September 23.

Sun 4 Oct 2026

Honey Creek, Iowa

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HawkWatch Run/Walk

The 21st annual HawkWatch 5k Walk/Run will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542. The course makes use of the center's nature trail system.

Registration fees are tiered: $35 through September 23, 2026, and $40 from September 24, 2026 through race day. Online registration closes on October 3, 2026. T shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed by September 23, 2026; later registrants may receive a shirt but the correct size is not guaranteed. Packet pickup is available on race morning at Hitchcock Nature Center.

Proceeds from the event will support conservation and preservation of Hitchcock Nature Center and its habitat. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Walk/run

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