IronHorse Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, moderate breeze
Runners will face temperatures rising from 47°F to 59°F throughout the race. With a steady wind from the WSW at 15 mph, pacing adjustments may be necessary, especially during gusts. The humidity at 65% suggests hydration will be important, particularly in the latter stages of the race.
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Race Info
The IronHorse Races include a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run. All are USATF Sanctioned. The Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K are USATF Certified. The Full Marathon takes place on the Wapsi-Great Western Line (WGWL) Trail located in Riceville, Iowa and the Shooting Star Trail in Minnesota. The Half Marathon, 10K and 5K take place on the WGWL Trail. The WGWL Trail has a Northern Branch and a Southern Branch. The races take place on the Rails-to-Trails recognized paved and concrete laid Northern Branch. The Iowan WGWL Trail is the first and official interstate trail connecting to Minnesota’s Shooting Star Trail. Source
