Groundhog Grind Trail Run
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Past event
10:00 AM CST
Mitchellville, Iowa
Event summary
Get ready to experience the exhilarating challenge of the Groundhog Grind Trail Run on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in beautiful Mitchellville, Polk! This thrilling event takes place at Thomas Mitchell Park, just east of Altoona, Iowa, and invites runners of all abilities to join in on the fun. Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: a 5k that consists of one loop around the scenic park or a 10k that will take you through two loops of this picturesque terrain.
As you tackle the course, be prepared for the unpredictable winter weather that Iowa is known for in February. Whether you encounter snow, cold temperatures, or surprisingly mild conditions, the Groundhog Grind promises to be a memorable experience filled with camaraderie and challenge. Mark your calendars and join fellow running enthusiasts for this unique adventure that showcases the beauty of winter running in Iowa! Don’t forget to register and stay updated by following the event's Facebook page.
As you tackle the course, be prepared for the unpredictable winter weather that Iowa is known for in February. Whether you encounter snow, cold temperatures, or surprisingly mild conditions, the Groundhog Grind promises to be a memorable experience filled with camaraderie and challenge. Mark your calendars and join fellow running enthusiasts for this unique adventure that showcases the beauty of winter running in Iowa! Don’t forget to register and stay updated by following the event's Facebook page.
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JOIN US ON GROUNDHOG DAY IN 2025!Follow our Facebook Page for timely updates: https://facebook.com/AltoonaRunningRegister for race at: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=14672Groundhog Grind Trail Run5k - 1 loop10k - 2 loops10:00am - 5 and 10kSunday February 2nd, 2025 Thomas Mitchell Park, east of Altoona, IA (start area is in the campground)Welcome to the 4th running of the Groundhog Grind and what we hope will be a challenging running event in the Des Moines area! We frequently run our small count park, Thomas Mitchell Park, and we'd love to show it off to you. This course itself is not necessarily super challenging but running it on the first weekend in February in Iowa will definitely be! The temperature on this day in 2021 was -2^0 real temperature for the high and -9^0 for the low, before adding in wind chill. There was also snow on the ground. We've also had no snow and warmer than normal temps. February in Iowa is unpredictable. We hope to challenge and humble you with this race, it will be a grind! The 5k will be fun, and the 10k will have you wishing you signed up for the 5k!
Location
4590 NE 108th St, Mitchellville, 50169, IA, United States
Groundhog Grind Trail Run
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