IronHorse Marathon

Riceville, IA, USA • May 2, 2026
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partly-cloudy-day Partly cloudy throughout the day.

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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

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When is the 2026 IronHorse Marathon?

The 2026 IronHorse Marathon will be held on Saturday May 2, 2026.

Is the IronHorse Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the IronHorse Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the IronHorse Marathon?

The time limit for the IronHorse Marathon is 6 hours.

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52°F
L:44°H:52°
RunScore
9
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Wind7mph
Dew44°F

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2025 IronHorse Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2025
cloudy
44°/52°-
8
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