IronHorse - Riceville, IA

IronHorse in Riceville, Iowa, is a USATF-certified and sanctioned running event offering a Full Marathon (with a half distance in Minnesota), Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. The race uses the Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail in Iowa and the Shooting Star Trail in Minnesota, with full and half run as point-to-point races on a rail-to-trail surface, and the 5K/10K as an out-and-back along a paved trail at railroad grade. The finish is at the WGWL Trailhead Welcome Center in Riceville.

Runners enjoy rural scenery—from cattle and Amish farming to wind turbines and oak savannas—and the trail-side wetlands. Shuttles transport racers to starting points; top finishers earn awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.