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Sunday, October 4th, 2026
27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek IA
5K
54–72°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
70–87°F
dry
2024
53–77°F
dry
2023
57–72°F
dry
2022
58–83°F
dry
2021
51–75°F
dry
2020
40–63°F
dry
2019
44–58°F
dry
2018
41–55°F
dry
2017
53–68°F
dry
2016
63–68°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 4
Sunny · 47–65°F
Sunday, Oct 4starts near 47°F · 17% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Event Details
- Event: 18th Annual HawkWatch 5K Trail Run and Walk
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Place: Hitchcock Nature Center
- Location: 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542
Race Information
- Race Time: 9:00 AM
- Cost: $35 Now until 11:59 PM September 23, 2026
- Online Registration: Closes at 6 PM on 10/3/26
- Day of Race Cost: $40 September 23, 2026 thru the day of the race
T-Shirts
- Guaranteed Size: Until 9/23/26
- After 9/23/26: You may receive a t-shirt but it may not be your correct size
Packet Pickup
- Location: Race Morning at Hitchcock Nature Center
- Pickup Time: 7:30 AM to 8:50 AM at Race Site
More Information
For additional details, please visit the official race page: HawkWatch Run/Walk.
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