Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild finish ahead
Runners will face a start-line temperature of 39°F, rising to 43°F by the finish. With a light headwind throughout the first half and a crosswind in the second, pacing adjustments may be necessary, especially during miles 1 and 3-8. The humidity at 67% suggests staying hydrated, while the flat course allows for consistent pacing despite the wind challenges.
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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.
