Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady tailwind
Runners will face a temperature range from 39°F at the start to 44°F at the finish, with a light tailwind throughout. With average humidity at 72%, adjusting pace conservatively is advisable. The first mile will feature a crosswind, but runners can benefit from a tailwind from miles 2 through 6 and again from miles 8 to 13, making those segments ideal for faster pacing.
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Race Info
The Hillbilly Hike is a point-to-point half marathon and 10K, plus an out-and-back Greubel Memorial 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 whose parents died that year, with proceeds going toward the children's scholarships.
