The Scandia Run was started in 1975 by the Junction City High School Cross Country Team in cooperation with the Junction City Parks and Recreation Department.

The Scandia Run & Walk is now owned by Valley South Athletic Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit that endeavors to promote athletics and scholarship in our community. Proceeds from the Scandia Run are used to support the track and cross-country programs of Junction City High School & Oaklea Middle School.

A flat, fast, USATF certified course starting at 6th and Deal Street the course proceeds north to Dane Lane, east to Love Lake Road around beautiful farm country, and back to Lyle Day Park.

The 5k is a great race for runners of all abilities. It follows the 10k route out to just past the aid station and then returns to Lyle Day Park.