Kuehn to Coon 5K

Earlham, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event

The Kuehn to Coon 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Earlham, Iowa. The entry fee is $45. The event is hosted by the Adel Rotary Club; race proceeds support the club's local service projects.

Course and location

The race is a 100% single and double track trail loop through Kuehn Conservation Park, located at 32828 Houston Trail, Earlham, IA 50072. The course runs along prairie trails in upland areas and through woods and prairies in the Raccoon River bottom within the park. Kuehn Conservation was established in 1982 by the Dallas County Conservation Board and now includes over 1,000 acres along the Raccoon River. Trails in the park pass through native and restored prairie, woodland, and floodplain areas. Archaeological evidence indicates the area has been used by humans for thousands of years, including Woodland and Great Oasis traditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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