IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned

🏁 Race Overview

USATF Event Licence ID: #161730

The IronHorse Races include a Full Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run. All are USATF Sanctioned. The Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K are USATF Certified. The Full Marathon takes place on the Wapsi-Great Western Line (WGWL) Trail located in Riceville, Iowa and the Shooting Star Trail in Minnesota. The Half Marathon, 10K and 5K take place on the WGWL Trail in Iowa. The WGWL Trail has a Northern Branch and a Southern Branch. The races take place on the Rails-to-Trails recognized paved and concrete laid Northern Branch. The Iowan WGWL Trail is the first and official interstate trail connecting to Minnesota's Shooting Star Trail.

🌲 Course Details

• 5K and 10K: Experience an out-n-back course on railroad level grades on a paved trail.
• Full and Half Marathon: Point-to-point course through winding woodlands on a railroad level grade paved trail.
• Unique Challenge: Full Marathon runners will experience a four-mile section on crushed rock at the midway point.
• Safety Measures: The race is located largely on a dedicated recreational trail with shuttles providing transportation for Full and Half Marathon racers.

📍 Starting Points

• Full Marathon: Starting point is the Shooting Star Trailhead in LeRoy, Minnesota.
• Half Marathon: Starting point is the Minnesota/Iowa stateline.
• 10K and 5K: Starting point is the WGWL Trailhead in Riceville.

🥇 Awards

• Finishers Recognition: Awards are given to the first three finishers in each gender in each race.
• Not Age-Specific: Awards are not given out by age category.
• Finishers Award: All Full and Half Marathon registrants who finish will receive a finishers award (this is not a typical medal).

🏨 Lodging Options

• In Riceville: A lodging establishment and a campground with 80 campsites, modern showers and bathroom facilities.
• Surrounding Communities: Offer additional hotel options.
• Accessibility: Racers without lodging are welcome to use the Lake Hendricks showers following their race.

🌳 Race Day Information

The finish of all races is at the WGWL Trailhead Welcome Center in Riceville, Iowa (110 Main Street).

This is a race. For the safety of all involved, no strollers and no dogs please. Registrations are final after April 1st - no refunds, deferrals or race exchanges. No club discounts after April 1st. No race deferrals. Pacers are welcome but must be a registered participant. Thank you.

🔗 Additional Resources

See all WGWL Trail events at WGWLTrail.com

Learn more about upcoming events:

• Fat Tire to McIntire, February 14th - More Information
• IronHorse Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K May 2nd - More Information
• Wapsi Wiggle Training Half Marathon & 5K August 1st - More Information
• Border Bike Ride IA/MN Interstate Ride September 20th - More Information

🤝 Infectious Disease Precautions

If you have been diagnosed with COVID or another infectious disease or are experiencing symptoms, YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEND the IronHorse Races. Simple rule: If you are unwell, stay home.