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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
124 E Elm St., West Union IA
5K
25–40°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
25–34°F
dry
2024
19–35°F
dry
2023
22–32°F
rain
2022
35–50°F
dry
2021
17–33°F
dry
2020
28–45°F
dry
2019
30–40°F
rain
2018
17–25°F
dry
2017
25–51°F
dry
2016
29–49°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
25°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Date: Thursday, November 26th
Time: 6:30am - Registration/Check In (Euphoria Coffee)
7:30am - Jake Trot around the Courthouse square (0-9 year olds; FREE and will not need to pre-register. Will not get t-shirt).
8:00am - Race Start (Euphoria Coffee)
Cost: $25.00 - 10y+older (9&under is FREE and can participate in the Jake Trot)
Register by November 15th to be guaranteed a shirt; can upgrade to crewneck sweatshirt for an additional $5.
Top male and female finishers in each age group will receive a pie!
Age groups are as followed: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & 60+
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