RCC Run the Woods

  • Date Sat 7th November 2026
  • Time 11:00AM CST
  • Location Earlham, Iowa
  • Price $48.70 - $191.80
  • Races 2 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the RCC Run the Woods on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the picturesque Earlham, Madison! This isnโ€™t just any race; itโ€™s a thrilling 4-mile trail gauntlet that challenges you to conquer the elements and embrace the wild. Prepare yourself for a heart-pounding journey through mud-soaked trails, steep hills, and rugged terrain that will test your balance and endurance at every turn.

As you navigate through creek crossings and open pastures, youโ€™ll feel the pulse of nature as you race against fellow warriors. But the excitement doesnโ€™t stop at the finish line! Show off your strength in the infamous pull-up challenge, where each rep shaves 30 seconds off your race time, giving you the chance to climb the leaderboard. After the race, refuel with delicious beef stew from Iowa Machine Shed and hot chili from B-Bops, making this an unforgettable day of fun, challenge, and camaraderie. Donโ€™t miss out on this unique opportunity to push your limits in the great outdoors!

Organiser's Description

Prepare to battle the earth itself in this amazing 4-mile trail gauntlet that chews up runners and spits out warriors. Youll charge through mud that grips your shoes like quicksand, grind up relentless hills that feel never-ending, and scramble over rugged terrain where every step tests your balance and grit. Soaked to the bone from creek crossings and water trenches, youll emerge into cow-pie filled pastures with no shade and no mercy - just raw, open land daring you to break from the pack. The trail snakes through twisted roots, loose rock, aging leaves and hidden dips designed to trip up the timid. This isnt just a race, its a full-body fistfight with nature. Just kidding, its really fun, youll love every brutal second of it.

Think youve got anything left in the tank? Time to prove it. After you cross the finish line, step up to the bar for our infamous pull-up challenge where grit meets gravity. For every rep you knock out, well slash 30 seconds off your final race time. Its your chance to claw your way up the leaderboard, one pull-up at a time.

Iowa Machine Shed will be dishing out their signature beef stew, and B-Bops will keep the fire going with hot chili, served fresh after the finish.

Races

  • 4 Mile XC/Trail Run Individual

    Incl. $3.70 Fee

    Sat 7th November 2026 (11:00AM CST)

    $48.70

  • Team of 4 Runners - 4 Mile XC/Trail Run

    Incl. $11.80 Fee

    Sat 7th November 2026 (11:00AM CST)

    $191.80

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Location

Goeldner Woods, 1715 137th St, Earlham, 50072, IA, United States

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