Event Information

Register Now for the Kearns Improvement Districts Running Toilet 5K & Leak Detective Kids Fun Run!

Join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and flushing out wasteful water habits before enjoying the Hometown Celebration Parade. This years' event blends community connection with water-wise education because even a running toilet can't outrun this 5K.
Don't Let Your Toilet Run but YOU Should!
Be a Leak Detective! Solve the Case of the Wasted Water!
Flip Your Flapper, Not Your Finish Time!
An Ode to the Commode: Run, Laugh, Conserve.

Participants will enjoy:
Scenic mountain views
Race bibs & chip timing
Swag bags
Finisher medals
Stylish event t-shirts (see deadline below)
A lively finish line party before the parade
Prizes

Every Step Counts - Every Drop Matters. Running toilets are the #1 household water waster. This event helps raise awareness, build community, and inspire simple fixes like checking for leaks, flipping your flapper, and exploring toilet rebate programs.

Event Schedule:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
5K Start: 7:00 AM
Leak Detective Kids Run Start: 7:45 AM
Distance: 0.55 miles (just over half a mile)
Awards Ceremony: Immediately following the Leak Detective Kids Run

Location:
Oquirrh Park 4950 Ed Maynes Drive Kearns, UT 84118 (see registration event website for route maps)

Registration Fees:
$30 Early Bird 5K (register by June 20th at midnight)
$35 Standard 5K (after June 20th)
$25 Students (individual registration only/use discount code provided at registration)
$25 Veterans & Active Military (individual registration only/use discount code provided at registration)
$15 Leak Detectives (ages 13 and under)
Group Discount: A discount code for groups of 4+ registering together is listed on the registration page.

Registration Details:
Registration closes Monday, July 27 at midnight, or earlier if spots fill.
T-shirts are guaranteed only for participants registered by Monday, June 20 at midnight.
Sizes available for men, women (w), and youth (y).
Please review the full-size menu carefully no exchanges at packet pickup.
All registrations are non-refundable.

Bib & Packet Pickup:
Kearns Improvement District Office (5350 W 5400 S, Kearns, UT 84118)
Tuesday, July 29: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, July 30: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Awards & Prizes - Save Water Like Your Race Time Depends On It

5K Overall Awards:
Top 3 Men
Top 3 Women

5K Age Group Winners:
(Top overall finishers are removed from age group awards)
13 & under (M/F)
14 - 17 (M/F)
18 - 29 (M/F)
30 - 39 (M/F)
40 - 49 (M/F)
50 - 59 (M/F)
60 - 69 (M/F)
70+ (M/F)

Leak Detective Kids Run Awards:
Ages 6 & under: Top boy, top girl
Ages 7 - 9: Top boy, top girl
Ages 10 - 13: Top boy, top girl

Costumes encouraged! A prize will be awarded for Best Overall Costume, toilets, plungers, detectives, and water saving heroes welcome.

Sponsors Welcome!
Help support a community event that promotes health, fun, and water conservation. Businesses and organizations may sponsor the event or contribute items/coupons to runner swag bags.
$1000 sponsor for shirts will be featured solely on back of shirts.
$1000 sponsor for medals will be featured solely on lanyards.
Contact: Kara Lutz klutz@kidwater4ut.gov

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