OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - The riverfront along the Des Moines River has seen growth including the JBS Sports Center.

Now people can get another view of that growth with a new running event this weekend: the Run the River 5k.

Tavia Swarney with the JBS Sports Center, said this event is especially for runners who already live in the Ottumwa area.

“It’s cool to continue with more running events here in Ottumwa a lot of people have to travel outside out town in order to participate in running events so just kind of working together as a community to make sure people stay here in town and run and have fun.“

In addition to the 5k there’s also a one and a half mile Fun Run.

Swarney said she hopes the 5k on the river brings more sporting opportunities for the community to connect and enjoy.

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