River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• Distance: Enjoy the beautiful Iowa River Greenbelt with this 13.1 mile paved loop beginning in Eldora, taking you along the River's Edge Trail to Steamboat Rock, and coming back to Eldora through the beautiful Pine Lake State Park.
• Location: The race will start and end at Memorial Park on the east side of Eldora located near the Welcome Center.
• Cause: We will be donating the proceeds from the run to the continued progress on the River’s Edge Trail.
• Experience: Be greeted by our small town charm along the route and at the start and finish line.

🍽️ Post Race Refreshments

• Hydration: After the race you can hydrate and refuel with grab and go items such as water, gatorade, and chocolate milk.
• Food: Enjoy bananas and granola bars, along with a warm breakfast of pancakes and sausage cooked fresh by our local Eldora Kiwanis Club.
• Inclusion: The meal is included in your registration.
• Public Welcome: Spectators and the public are welcome to enjoy a warm meal as well with a freewill donation to the Kiwanis Club.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Schedule: Packet pick-up options will be available on Friday evening, 9/26, and the morning of the race on 9/27.
• Communication: Those registered will receive an email leading up to the race with details on the time and place of packet pick up.

⏰ Start Times

• Walking Start: For those who choose to exclusively walk the half marathon course, you will begin at 7 am.
• Running Start: All runners and run/walkers will begin at 8 am.

🚗 Parking

• Location: Parking will be available at the start/finish area for participants and spectators just west of the park in the Hardin County Fair Grounds.
• Safety: Park Street will be closed for the safety of all participating.
• Entry: You may enter the fair grounds from the west side on 11th Avenue.

🚻 Bathrooms

• Availability: Restrooms are available at Memorial Park (park restrooms) and in the Welcome Center, both located right near the start/finish area.
• Route Facilities: There will be numerous bathroom opportunities available along the route. Stay tuned for exact locations.

💧 Water Stations

• Hydration Points: We will have numerous water stops along the route manned by different volunteers and organizations.
• Details: Stay tuned for a more detailed list of where they will be along the route.

🏅 Awards

• Finisher Medals: All pre-registered finishers (runners and walkers) will receive custom locally crafted wooden finisher medals made right here in Eldora at the Backwoods Gallery.
• Top Awards: Top award winners will only be awarded to the overall top two male and female finishers, not separated by runners and walkers nor into specific age groups.

⚠️ Important Note

• Registration Deadline: Those who register after 9/3/25 will not be guaranteed a race shirt and swag bag items.
• Availability: We have a limited amount of extra shirts ordered that will be available to late registrants on a first-come first-serve basis.
• Contact: You may email the race organizers for more information.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon.