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When
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Where
Moorehead Park, Ida Grove IA
Distances
Marathon
Typical weather
65–82°F · low rain risk
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2025
59–72°F
dry
2024
69–82°F
dry
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69–86°F
dry
2022
64–86°F
dry
2021
61–77°F
dry
2020
61–80°F
dry
2019
63–81°F
dry
2018
63–81°F
dry
2017
66–84°F
dry
2016
70–82°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 1
Sunny · 61–91°F
Saturday, Aug 1starts near 61°F · 5% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-08-01
- Location: Moorehead Park, Ida Grove, IA
- Distance: 26.2 mile marathon trail run
- Website: Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon
Course Description
- Terrain: Single track dirt trails and mowed meadow trails
- Scenery: Challenging hills with beautiful scenery
- Historical Sites: Pass by old stage coach trails, a cemetery, and an old train depot
- Loop Structure: Three 8.8 mile loops with distance options available
Race Options
- 1/3 Mazathon: One loop for 8.8 miles
- 2/3 Mazathon: Two loops for 17.6 miles
- Full Mazathon: Three loops for 26.2 miles
- Finisher Medals: Awarded to all distance finishers
Aid Stations
- Locations: Two fully stocked and manned aid stations
- Hydration: Water and HAMMER HEED available
- Liquids: You must carry your own drinking device: no drinking glasses provided
- Nutritional Options: Variety of items including pb&j sandwiches, trail mix, bananas
Packet Pick-Up
- Timing: 4-8pm on July 31 or 5-7:30am on race day
- Location: Conservation Center at Moorehead Park
- Mandatory Meeting: 7:45am before race start at 8:00am
- Course Closure: All runners must be off the course by 10:00pm
Pasta Meal
- Time: Available from 5:30-7:30 on July 31
- Location: Conservation Center
- Donation: Free will donation for the meal
- Beverages: Water and iced tea provided
Additional Information
- Proceeds: Donated to the Ida County Conservation Foundation
- Registration: Non-refundable and non-transferable
- Lodging: Suggestions include Super 8 Motel, Castle Town Inn, Boulders Inn in Holstein, and Lake View
- Camping: Available at Moorehead Park, primitive camping and facilities at nearby sites
Course map
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