Summerset Trail, Carlisle IA
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: Summerset Trail, Carlisle, IA
- Race Types: Half Marathon, 10k, Greubel Memorial 5k
- Registration: Click Here
🎉 Fundraising Mission
- Purpose: Fundraiser for Thrive Church Mission Team
- Expected Participants: 650 signups across four races
- Awards: Trophies for top finishers, including age division awards
- Transportation: Bus transportation provided for point-to-point races
🏁 Race Experience
- Course: Flat, fast, and fun!
- Post-Race Festivities: Music, pie, biscuits & gravy, and more
- Celebration: Ring the PR Bell and use the free photo booth
- Volunteer Support: Amazing volunteers providing services and treats
🚌 Transportation & Parking
- Parking: Available at Carlisle High School and surrounding areas
- Bus Schedule: Loading starts at 6:30 a.m., last bus departs at 7:45 a.m.
- Early Start: Walkers are encouraged to start early
- Email Updates: Check athletes' emails for details
🏆 Race Details
Half Marathon
- Start Time: 8:30 a.m. in Indianola, IA
- Distance: Point-to-point ending in Carlisle, IA
- Awards: Trophies to top finishers, age division prizes
- Facilities: Bag drop and baggage claim available
10k
- Start Time: 8:30 a.m. in Summerset Park
- Distance: Point-to-point race to Carlisle
- Awards: Trophies for top finishers in each category
- Facilities: Bag drop and baggage claim available
5k
- Start Time: 8:30 a.m. near Summerset Trailhead, Carlisle, IA
- Awards: Trophies for 1st overall man and woman
- Facilities: Parking and bag drop available
- Support: Awards for top finishers in age divisions
🚻 Restroom Facilities
- Availability: Port-a-potties at all start lines
- Half Marathon: Restrooms at the 1-mile mark and halfway
- 10k/5k: Restrooms at the start/finish line
- Nearby Amenities: Friendly towns of Indianola and Carlisle
📦 Bag Drop Services
- Service: Hillbilly Bag Drop available at start lines
- Collection: Discard items collected and returned to finish line
- Note: Avoid putting valuables in your bag
- Function: Car staffed by volunteers for easy drop-off
🗓️ Packet Pickup & Registration
- Thursday, 11/5: Thrive Church, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Friday, 11/6: Time TBD, location to be announced
- Saturday, 11/7: 6:30-7:45 a.m. at 95 IA-5, Carlisle, IA
- Registration: Please register early for race essentials
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