IronHorse Races - Riceville, Iowa - Running

The IronHorse Races is a Running race in Riceville, Iowa consisting of a Half Marathon and 10K and 5K and Marathon.

The IronHorse is a Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K race that takes place on the Wapsi-Great Western Line (WGWL) Trail located in Riceville, Iowa. The WGWL Trail has a Northern Branch and a Southern Branch. The race takes place on the Rails-to-Trails recognized WGWL's paved and concrete laid Northern Branch. The Northern Branch is the official interstate trail connecting to Minnesota's Shooting Star Trail. The WGWL Trail is the first connecting recreational trail between the Hawkeye and North Star states.

Safety is paramount. The race is located on a dedicated recreational trail. Shuttles provide racers transportation to the starting points (Half and 10K). Aid stations and port-a-potties are located along the race route. The finish is at the WGWL Trailhead Welcome Center in Riceville, Iowa (110 Main Street).

Scenery is extraordinary. Rural and quiet, yet full of American beauty like cattle grazing, Amish farming by horse and hand, modern energy advancements in the form of a 30+ wind turbine farm, a 240 acre Oak savanna, a wetland boardwalk, the small village of McIntire, and the wide expanse of farmland being planted in May.