IronHorse - Riceville, IA
The IronHorse event in Riceville, Iowa, is a USATF certified and sanctioned race held on the scenic Wapsi-Great Western Line (WGWL) Trail and Minnesota's Shooting Star Trail. Scheduled for May 2, 2026, it features a Full Marathon (a Boston qualifier with half the course in Minnesota and half in Iowa), a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. The courses are flat and fast, primarily on paved rails-to-trails paths with some crushed rock sections for the marathon.
Runners enjoy rural landscapes including woodlands, farmland, wind turbines, and wetlands. The finish line is at the WGWL Trailhead Welcome Center in Riceville. Awards are given to top finishers, and all marathon and half marathon finishers receive a unique finisher's award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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