Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

This 26.2 mile marathon trail run will take place on the single track dirt trails along with some sections of mowed meadow trails in the rolling hills of Moorehead Park.

• Challenges: Participants can expect challenging hills and beautiful scenery while running well-marked and maintained trails.
• Historical Sites: You will be running on some old stage coach trails that will take you past the first homestead which served as the stage coach stop, church, and doctor/hospital.
• Cemeteries: Pay your respects as you visit the cemetery of our first settlers.
• Landmarks: Check out some old farm equipment, visit an old train depot, and run past a one room school house.

🔄 Race Options

This race will consist of three 8.8 mile loops with the option of signing up for the 1/3 mazathon which consists of one loop for 8.8 miles, the 2/3 mazathon which consists of two loops for 17.6 miles, or the full mazathon which consists of 3 loops for 26.2 miles.

• Full Mazathon: 3 loops for 26.2 miles.
• 2/3 Mazathon: 2 loops for 17.6 miles.
• 1/3 Mazathon: 1 loop for 8.8 miles.
• Medals: Finisher medals will be awarded to all distances for Mazathon finishers.

🗺️ Course Details

If you check out the course map you will see the elevation at around 600 ft. of climb which is not accurate. The actual elevation climb per loop is right around 1000 ft.

• Drop Bags: There will be a designated spot for drop bags at the start/finish line and at the mid-way aid station.
• Wet Conditions: There are no water crossings but depending on the dew on the ground your shoes may get wet going through the meadows.

🧃 Aid Stations

There will be 2 fully stocked and manned aid stations on the loop. One at the start/finish line and the other one at around mile 5.

• Hydration Options: Aid stations will offer water and HAMMER HEED.
• Liquid Requirement: You are required to carry your own device for your liquids. THE AID STATIONS WILL NOT BE STOCKED WITH DRINKING GLASSES!!!
• Nutritional Items: We will carry a large variety of items including pb&j sandwiches, trail mix, pickles, and more.
• Water Stations: There will also be three unmanned water stations along the loop located at approximately miles 2, 4, and 8.

📅 Packet Pickup

Packet pick-up will be from 4-8pm on Friday, August 1 or 5-7:30am on the day of the race at the Conservation Center at Moorehead Park.

• Meeting: We will have a short meeting at 7:45 and the race will begin promptly at 8:00am.
• Cutoff Time: All runners must be off the course by 10:00pm.
• Arrival: Please arrive early enough to give yourself plenty of time to be prepared for an 8:00am start!

🍝 Pasta Meal

In order to help you prepare for your run and perhaps meet and mingle with fellow runners and volunteers we will offer a pasta meal at packet pick-up.

• Meal Time: The meal will be available from 5:30-7:30 on Friday August 1 at the conservation center.
• Donation: This will be a FREE WILL DONATION! You can bring along your favorite beverage to enjoy.
• Refreshments: We will provide water and iced tea.

💰 Proceeds and Registration

This event will be held in conjunction with The Trail of the Dragon 50k/50 Mile Run. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Ida County Conservation Foundation. The Foundation's mission is dedicated to fostering relationships between residents and our natural world.

• Refund Policy: Your registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

🏨 Lodging Options

If you are looking for lodging accommodations here are some suggestions:

• Super 8 Motel: #712-364-3988, located in Ida Grove and within 2 miles of the park.
• Castle Town Inn: #712-364-3317, also in Ida Grove.
• Boulders Inn & Suites: #712-368-6200 located in Holstein, IA, approximately 11 miles away.
• Campsites: Primitive camping is available at Moorehead Park: no electrical hook-ups available.

For more details and registration, visit Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon.