Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k

Race Overview

• Date: 2025-11-01
• Location: Summerset Trail, Carlisle, IA
• Type: Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
• Website: Hillbilly Hike Registration

Event Purpose

• Fundraiser: Our annual races are a fundraiser for the Thrive church Mission Team.
• Participants: We anticipate 800 signups across our four races.
• Logistics: Three start lines, one finish line: all races start at 8:30am.
• Amenities: Chip timing, super soft shirts, custom die cast medals, trophies for top finishers, and age division awards.

Race Distances

• Half Marathon: Point to point race with provided bus transportation from the start line.
• 10k: Point to point race starting in Summerset Park, with bus transport provided.
• 5k: Started in 2017 to support local kids who lost their parents: funds go towards their college savings.
• Finishing Experience: Festive music, delicious food, and a chance to ring the PR Bell.

Parking and Transportation

• Parking: Available at Carlisle High School (430 School Street) and surrounding areas.
• Bus Schedule: Buses begin loading at 6:30 am: last bus leaves at 7:45 am.
• Early Walking: Walkers are encouraged to start early: check Athletes email for details.

Race Details

Half Marathon

• Start Time: 8:30am in Indianola, IA.
• Finish: Ends in Carlisle, IA.
• Awards: Top 3 Men & Women in 5-year increments: trophies to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall.

10k

• Start Time: 8:30am in Summerset Park.
• Awards: Top 2 Men & Women in 5-year increments: trophies to 1st and 2nd overall.

5k

• Start Time: 8:30am near the Summerset Trailhead, Carlisle, IA.
• Awards: Top 2 Men & Women in 5-year increments: trophies to 1st overall.

Restroom Facilities

• Availability: Plenty of portables at start lines and at the finish line.
• Half Marathon: Restrooms available about halfway in Summerset State Park.
• Nearby Amenities: Indianola and Carlisle offer plenty of friendly amenities.

Registration Information

• Early Registration: Register early to ensure receipt of a medal, shirt, and transportation: shirt sizes ordered by Oct. 15th, 2025.
• Packet Pick-up: Starts at 6:30 am on race day at 95 IA-5, Carlisle, IA 50047.
• Hillbilly Bag Drop: Convenient car drop-off for bags near the start line: collection available for discarded clothing.

Packet Pick-Up Schedule

• Thursday (10/30): Thrive Church, 707 East Euclid, Indianola, IA from 5:30-7:00 pm.
• Friday (10/31): Fitness Sports, 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA from 4-6 pm.
• Race Day: From 6:30-7:45 at 95 IA-5, Carlisle, IA 50047.