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The Bill Bergan 5K on the Fourth

📅 July 4, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Ames · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

The Bill Bergan 5K on the Fourth, also known as the Friendship Ark Bill Bergan 5K, is an in-person 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, Iowa, benefiting Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services. It starts at 8:00 a.m. on July 4, 2027.

The organization's mission is to celebrate the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services, and to help its members reach their full potential through faith, family and friendship.

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