Games, races, and rec-league energy
Sports
Local teams, 5Ks, and participatory competitions for the rest of the month.
May 2026 listings, checked May 22, 2026. Times, prices, and weather plans can change.
Saturday, May 238:25 AM wheelchair race; 8:30 AM 5K; 9:30 AM kids run
CRFD Memorial 5K Run/Walk
The Memorial Day weekend race supports fallen and sick firefighters and includes a 5K run/walk, firefighter challenge, wheelchair race, and kids fun run.
- Where
- Prairie Hill Elementary School, Cedar Rapids
- Price
- $20-$30
Tuesday, May 266:35 PM
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
The Kernels open a six-game home stand against Quad Cities at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
- Where
- Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
- Price
- Ticketed
Wednesday, May 2712:05 PM
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
A daytime midweek first pitch gives the home series a lunch-break ballpark option.
- Where
- Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
- Price
- Ticketed
Thursday-Friday, May 28-296:35 PM both nights
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
Back-to-back evening games keep the River Bandits series rolling into the weekend.
- Where
- Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
- Price
- Ticketed
Friday-Saturday, May 29-30Friday 5:30 PM check-in; Saturday 8:00 AM start
Weekend Warrior
A four-person team event mixes bowling, golf, a 25K bike, and a 5K run while raising money for the Track Guy Foundation and lymphoma research.
- Where
- Colonial Lanes, Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Big Grove area, Iowa City
- Price
- $200/team
Friday, May 296:30 PM kids run; 7:00 PM 5K
St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run
The Marion festival starts with a kids run and evening 5K that begin and finish near the festival grounds.
- Where
- St. Joseph Fun Days festival grounds, Marion
- Price
- $15 kids run; $30 5K plus signup fee
Saturday-Sunday, May 30-31Saturday 6:35 PM; Sunday 1:05 PM
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
The Kernels close out May with a Saturday night game and a Sunday afternoon series finale.
- Where
- Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
- Price
- Ticketed