Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, tailwinds ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 39°F at the start to 52°F by the finish, with average humidity at 59%. A crosswind will impact the first mile, followed by a favorable tailwind from miles 2 to 8 and again from miles 9 to 13. Runners should consider pacing adjustments during the initial crosswind and take advantage of the tailwinds in the later segments for a faster finish.
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Race Info
The Hillbilly Hike is a point-to-point half marathon, 10K, and 5K held each November on the Summerset Trail between Indianola and Carlisle, Iowa. The half marathon starts in Indianola and finishes in Carlisle on paved former rail trail with a gradual downhill grade. Thrive Church's Mission Team organizes the race, and proceeds from the 10K and half marathon fund the church's mission trips. The Greubel Memorial 5K, added in 2017, honors three children's parents who died that year, with proceeds going toward the children's scholarships.
