Cupid's Chase Council Bluffs 5K
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Event overview
Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. The event is part of a national race series that marks Community Options' founding and is the series' 18th annual race. Last year over 11,000 runners participated nationwide. The event welcomes runners, walkers, participants with baby strollers or wheelchairs, and sponsors. It is fully accessible and pet-friendly; all pets must remain leashed. The event is held rain or shine and all registration fees are non-refundable.
The race offers a 5K that is certified and uses professional timing; results will be posted immediately after the race. Early registration price is listed as $40 and the price increases after November 30, 2025. Sponsorship opportunities are offered with levels from $500 to $10,000, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Exhibitor Table options. To guarantee a Cupid's Chase shirt, registration should be completed by January 1, 2026; shirts and other giveaways such as a finisher medal and drawstring bag are available while supplies last. Participants may choose a WHITE shirt or a RED shirt.
Awards and beneficiary
Trophies will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in these 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, and 70 & over.
The beneficiary is Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit (IRS 501(c)(3)) incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in Princeton, NJ. Community Options provides housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.