Events

Pals for the Park 5K Fun Run

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April 25, 2026
9:00 AM start

Bass Farms
840 Bass Lane
Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Are you farm tough and ready to run? Then join us for a family fun-run taking place on the back-forty of Bass Family Farms property! Proceeds will benefit Friends of Palisades-Kepler State Park for park improvements in 2026. This event is rain or shine, so please plan accordingly!

Since 2022 The Friends have spent $15,356 to improve Palisades-Kepler and support the local economy:
- $10,203 on park projects ranging from trail repairs to frost free pumps in the campground
- $5,153 was spent locally on marketing, food for first day hike, and office supplies
- $7,444 was spent locally when project supplies such as lumber and hardware
Our goal is to raise money to fund Palisades-Kepler State Park 2026 projects (to be announced!). Thank you for supporting our efforts by registering to run, donating, volunteering, or a combination of these efforts!

*Packet pickup will be the day of the race, April 25th at Bass Family Farms.

*Must register before April 9th to guarantee a shirt.

*Dogs allowed on farm property but not on 5k route.