Be Courageous- What’s Your Natural High 5K
The Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition is hosting its 8th annual “What’s Your Natural High? 5K Run/Walk” on Saturday, June 13, at 8 a.m. at Camp Courageous this year near the Durgin Pavilion area.
We will again be having a timing company, B & W Racing Services LLC. Trophies will be given to the overall male and female champion, and medals will be given to the age group leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to run or walk on a still challenging, but simplified course on the beautiful Camp Courageous trails and nearby road while supporting the Coalition’s efforts to promote mental wellness and reduce and prevent youth substance use.
Please register by May 16, to guarantee your awesome soft t-shirt in the right size. You can also register on-site the day of the event between 7-7:45 a.m. Or pick up your packet the day before (Friday, the 12th) at the Anamosa Chamber Office at 203 E. Main St. in Anamosa between 8-10 a.m.. or 5-7 p.m. The cost is $25 until June 3, $30 after. Kids in strollers are free. All proceeds go straight to the Coalition thanks to our amazing sponsors! This year sponsors so far are Channel Seeds, Thrivent, Jones Regional Medical Center, RISE Counseling and Consulting, Red’s Towing, Charlie and Pat Becker, and Fidelity Bank & Trust. More sponsors are coming on board every day.
The 5K Run/Walk highlights safe and natural highs with the theme again this year, “Be Courageous!” The goal is to enjoy life and nature, fresh air, healthy exercise, and gather with friends and family whether camping, fishing or enjoying a walk/run. The Coalition is putting more emphasis on promoting mental wellness and this event is part of that.
Please join the Jones County Coalition and our efforts to create a safe and healthy community for us all through participating in this event. For more information about the 5K contact Jennifer Husmann at 319-462-4327 x1661 or talk to Blair Lawton or Leanna Husmann, our race directors. Register by going to our Facebook event page, Be Courageous- What’s Your Natural High 5K 2026, where there is a registration link.