
Riceville, United States of America · Saturday 1 August 2026
Race Features Timed training half marathon starting at 6:30 A.M. Half is an out and back starting at the WGWL Trailhead & Welcome Center - 110 East Main Street Riceville IA 50466. Medals for 1st and 2nd place overall male and overall female finishers. Timed 5K Run/Walk starting at 8 A.M. 5K route is out and back starting at the WGWL Trailhead & Welcome Center Medals for first and second place male and female finishers in their age category. Age categories are: Under 18, 18-25, 26-35, 36-49, 50-64, 65 . Kids free ½ mile Fun Run approx. 8:45 A.M. No fee or registration required. For children 10 years and younger. Free all you can eat pancakes with sausage for registered participants. $7 all you can eat pancakes and sausage for non-registered participants; $3 for kids (4/under) 7:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. in the lower level of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (one block SE from the WGWL Trailhead/race start/finish line). Same-Day registration will be available on Saturday, August 2nd 5:45-6:25 A.M. $50 for Training Half Marathon. 6:30-7:55 A.M. $30 for 5K Races take place on a paved trail that takes you through farmland, woods and restored prairie. A portion of the event proceeds goes to a local charity. This year s charity is the Little Cats Daycare. Visit wgwltrail.com for other events like the Border Bike - The Official Interstate Bike Ride to MN and Beyond https://borderbike.wgwltrail.com/ USATF Certified & Sanctioned IronHorse Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K http://ironhorse.wgwltrail.com/ Fat Tire to McIntire https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/IA/Riceville/FatTiretoMcIntire
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Riceville, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 1 August 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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