Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 1st November 2025 - Tue 4th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Carlisle, Iowa
- Price $48.70 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, and Greubel Memorial 5k, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Carlisle, Warren! This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to participate in a day filled with excitement and community spirit, all while supporting the Thrive Church Mission Team. With anticipated signups of around 800 participants, the races will kick off at 8:30 AM from three different start lines, culminating in a festive finish in Carlisle.
Runners can choose between a thrilling Half Marathon, a scenic 10k, or the heartwarming Greubel Memorial 5k. The Half Marathon features a point-to-point course that starts in Indianola and winds through beautiful oak forests, while the 10k takes off from Summerset State Park. The 5k, initiated in 2017, honors the memories of local children and contributes to their college savings plans. All participants will receive chip timing, custom die cast medals, and soft ring-spun shirts, plus the chance to ring the PR Bell at the finish line! Enjoy delicious post-race treats like pie, biscuits & gravy, and chocolate milk, all
Runners can choose between a thrilling Half Marathon, a scenic 10k, or the heartwarming Greubel Memorial 5k. The Half Marathon features a point-to-point course that starts in Indianola and winds through beautiful oak forests, while the 10k takes off from Summerset State Park. The 5k, initiated in 2017, honors the memories of local children and contributes to their college savings plans. All participants will receive chip timing, custom die cast medals, and soft ring-spun shirts, plus the chance to ring the PR Bell at the finish line! Enjoy delicious post-race treats like pie, biscuits & gravy, and chocolate milk, all
Organiser's Description
Our annual Half Marathon & 10k races are a fundraiser for the Thrive church Mission Team. Between our four races we anticipate 800 signups. Three start lines, one finish line, all three races start at 8:30am. We offer chip timing, super soft ring spun shirts, custom die cast medals to all, trophies to top finishers, plus age division awards. THE HALF MARATHON AND 10K IS A POINT TO POINT RACES AND WE PROVIDE THE BUS TRANSPORTATION. We added a Greubel Memorial 5k in 2017 to fundraise for three kids in our church and community who tragically lost their parents. Funds from the 5k will go towards college savings plans.
Folks love our courses because they are flat and fast, the half is downhill, then flat. When you reach the finish line in Carlisle, Iowa you will be greeted with festive music, delicious pie, biscuits & gravy, chocolate milk, and other great grub served up by friendly volunteers. We are hopeful you can h then ring the PR Bell near our free and fun photo booth.
Participants can park at the Carlisle High School (430 School Street) and surrounding areas, bus transportation to the Half start line and 10k is provided. Buses begin loading at 6:30 a.m. The last bus will leave Carlisle at 7:45 a.m.
Walkers are allowed and encouraged to start early. Check Athletes email sent race week for details.
Half Marathon
Begins at 8:30am in Indianola, IA and ends in Carlisle, IA
Start line is close to the Indianola High School
Bus transportation to the start line provided
Bag drop at the start and baggage claim at the finish
Awards to top 3 Men & Women in 5-yr age increments.
Trophies to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall Man and Woman.
10k Summerset State park to Carlisle point-to-point race
Race begins at 8:30am in Summerset Park
Bus ride to start line.
Parking available at Carlisle school, Wycoff, and River Bottom Raceway
Bag drop at the start and baggage claim at the finish
Awards to top 2 Men & Women in 5-yr age increments.
Trophies to 1st and 2nd overall Man and Woman.
5k
Race begins at 8:30am near the Summerset Trailhead, Carlisle, IA
Parking available at Carlisle school, Wycoff, and River Bottom Raceway
Bag drop is available for this race too.
Awards to top 2 Men & Women in 5-yr age increments.
Trophies to 1st overall Man and Woman.
Rest Rooms. There are plenty of portables at all the start lines, there are also restrooms at the 1 mile mark for the half. 10k/5k participants will find restrooms at the Start/finish line. For the half Marathon, rest rooms will be available about 1/2 way in summerset state park. Both neighboring towns of Indianola and Carlisle (just southeast of Des Moines, the state capital) are friendly and have plenty of amenities. The Half Marathon start is in the larger city of Indianola, where the trail begins and winds through the city itself for about a mile and a half before striking out into a wilderness of red and white oak trees, owls, and fox.
Please register early to ensure that you receive a medal, shirt, transportation, etc. Shirt sizes are ordered Oct. 11th, 2025
Race Day packet pick-up and registration starts at 6:30 am. The exact location will be updated as the race day approaches. The buses for the Half Marathon and 10k will arrive at 6:30 am with the last bus leaving at 7:45.
We offer Hillbilly Bag Drop for both races. Hillbilly Bag Drop = a car with the trunk open and a Hillbilly there taking your bag and writing your bib # on it. You will find the car parked close and convenient to the start line. Our bag drop Hillbillies are so helpful that they are ALSO sweeping the half course to collect discarded clothing that is found in the 1st 1/2 mile. They will bring those discarded items to the finish and you can find that stuff in a pile marked Lost and Found. It will be next to the Finish Line Bag Claim. Bags will be in order by bib number. Bag collection will be loosely monitored, in other words don't put valuables in your bag.
Race packet Pick up and walk up registration.
Thursday, October 30th Thrive Church 707 East Euclid, Indianola, IA 5:30-7:00 pm
Friday, Nov 1st, from 4-6 pm will be at Fitness Sports at 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325 on.
Folks love our courses because they are flat and fast, the half is downhill, then flat. When you reach the finish line in Carlisle, Iowa you will be greeted with festive music, delicious pie, biscuits & gravy, chocolate milk, and other great grub served up by friendly volunteers. We are hopeful you can h then ring the PR Bell near our free and fun photo booth.
Participants can park at the Carlisle High School (430 School Street) and surrounding areas, bus transportation to the Half start line and 10k is provided. Buses begin loading at 6:30 a.m. The last bus will leave Carlisle at 7:45 a.m.
Walkers are allowed and encouraged to start early. Check Athletes email sent race week for details.
Half Marathon
Begins at 8:30am in Indianola, IA and ends in Carlisle, IA
Start line is close to the Indianola High School
Bus transportation to the start line provided
Bag drop at the start and baggage claim at the finish
Awards to top 3 Men & Women in 5-yr age increments.
Trophies to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall Man and Woman.
10k Summerset State park to Carlisle point-to-point race
Race begins at 8:30am in Summerset Park
Bus ride to start line.
Parking available at Carlisle school, Wycoff, and River Bottom Raceway
Bag drop at the start and baggage claim at the finish
Awards to top 2 Men & Women in 5-yr age increments.
Trophies to 1st and 2nd overall Man and Woman.
5k
Race begins at 8:30am near the Summerset Trailhead, Carlisle, IA
Parking available at Carlisle school, Wycoff, and River Bottom Raceway
Bag drop is available for this race too.
Awards to top 2 Men & Women in 5-yr age increments.
Trophies to 1st overall Man and Woman.
Rest Rooms. There are plenty of portables at all the start lines, there are also restrooms at the 1 mile mark for the half. 10k/5k participants will find restrooms at the Start/finish line. For the half Marathon, rest rooms will be available about 1/2 way in summerset state park. Both neighboring towns of Indianola and Carlisle (just southeast of Des Moines, the state capital) are friendly and have plenty of amenities. The Half Marathon start is in the larger city of Indianola, where the trail begins and winds through the city itself for about a mile and a half before striking out into a wilderness of red and white oak trees, owls, and fox.
Please register early to ensure that you receive a medal, shirt, transportation, etc. Shirt sizes are ordered Oct. 11th, 2025
Race Day packet pick-up and registration starts at 6:30 am. The exact location will be updated as the race day approaches. The buses for the Half Marathon and 10k will arrive at 6:30 am with the last bus leaving at 7:45.
We offer Hillbilly Bag Drop for both races. Hillbilly Bag Drop = a car with the trunk open and a Hillbilly there taking your bag and writing your bib # on it. You will find the car parked close and convenient to the start line. Our bag drop Hillbillies are so helpful that they are ALSO sweeping the half course to collect discarded clothing that is found in the 1st 1/2 mile. They will bring those discarded items to the finish and you can find that stuff in a pile marked Lost and Found. It will be next to the Finish Line Bag Claim. Bags will be in order by bib number. Bag collection will be loosely monitored, in other words don't put valuables in your bag.
Race packet Pick up and walk up registration.
Thursday, October 30th Thrive Church 707 East Euclid, Indianola, IA 5:30-7:00 pm
Friday, Nov 1st, from 4-6 pm will be at Fitness Sports at 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325 on.
Races
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1/2 Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$59.30
Check out Map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6223909423/ The Half Marathon course is point to point, flat, with a net elevation drop of 200 foot. You can look forward to scenic bridges, water stations with volunteers cheering you on every 2 miles, running past scenic lakes, through woodlands, farmlands, wetlands and the prairie on your way to the finish line in Carlisle, Iowa. The course showcases a rainbow of the state's natural heritage. The 10k will be point to point beginning at Summerset Park and ending in Carlisle. The 5k is as flat as mountain dew you poured and left out over night. All the courses are primarily on the beautiful Summerset Trail (former rail trail). Iowa is famous for its beautiful and picturesque cornfields, but for a taste of all things Iowa, the Summerset Trail in south-central Iowa is your ticket. All three races welcome all paces including walkers. You may hear roosters crowing and cows mooing all the while taking in the beautiful fall colors. The Half Marathon course will start in front of the Indianola High School using the full width of 1st Street, then it winds around the campus providing plenty of opportunities for friends and family to cheer you on before funneling onto the paved Summerset Trail. The course does an in and out into the stunningly beautiful Summerset State Park, then you will return to the bike trail the remainder of your way to Carlisle. The Half Marathon is USTAF Certified. Course #IA24016MF -
10k
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$52.94
The 10k course is point to point. Bus rides will be provided to the start line at summer set state park where you will on Summerset Trail back to Carlisle. The 10k and 5k courses will be accurately measured using Garmin and other tools. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6269934826 Map Here: -
Greubel Memorial 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$48.70
Check out map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1595481460 The 5k course is simply an out and back which starts close to the finish line. It too will allow for full width of paved road to allow plenty space for the start before funneling onto the paved Summerset Trail. Both the 10k and 5k courses will be accurately measured using Google Earth. -
Virtual Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.00
Run inside, outside, at your convenience! Submit your results! Virtual Runners are not eligible for age rewards. Shirts and Medals can be picked up at packet pickups. or will be mailed to you.
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