Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Location Riceville, Iowa
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Wapsi Wiggle, taking place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the charming town of Riceville, Howard County, Iowa! This exciting event features a timed Half Marathon starting bright and early at 6:30 A.M., followed by a timed 5K run/walk at 8 A.M. Both races begin at the picturesque WGWL Trailhead & Welcome Center, offering a scenic route through beautiful farmland, woods, and restored prairie.
Participants can compete for medals in various categories, with awards for the top male and female finishers in both the Half Marathon and 5K. Kids can join in on the fun with a FREE 1/2 mile fun run at approximately 8:45 A.M., perfect for children aged 10 and under. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage for registered participants, with affordable options for non-registered guests. Plus, don't miss the chance to grab a stylish visor or baseball cap from the Wapsi Wiggle Store! Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, healthy competition, and support for the Mitchell County Regional Health Center's Riceville Clinic. Lace up your
Participants can compete for medals in various categories, with awards for the top male and female finishers in both the Half Marathon and 5K. Kids can join in on the fun with a FREE 1/2 mile fun run at approximately 8:45 A.M., perfect for children aged 10 and under. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage for registered participants, with affordable options for non-registered guests. Plus, don't miss the chance to grab a stylish visor or baseball cap from the Wapsi Wiggle Store! Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, healthy competition, and support for the Mitchell County Regional Health Center's Riceville Clinic. Lace up your
Organiser's Description
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 1/2 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.
$6 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).
Visors and Baseball Caps are an additional $18 (one size fits most with a velcro closure) available for purchase online through the Wapsi Wiggle Store until July 22. Pick-up of head gear must occur between 7:30-9:30 A.M. on August 3rd, 2024. Merchandise not picked-up in-person on race day will not be mailed or saved.
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 Mitchell County Regional Health Center's Riceville Clinic
Visit wgwltrail.com [https://runsignup.com/Age%20categories%20are:%20Under%2018,%2018-25,%2026-35,%2036-49,%2050-64,%2065+.] 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
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 1/2 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.
$6 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).
Visors and Baseball Caps are an additional $18 (one size fits most with a velcro closure) available for purchase online through the Wapsi Wiggle Store until July 22. Pick-up of head gear must occur between 7:30-9:30 A.M. on August 3rd, 2024. Merchandise not picked-up in-person on race day will not be mailed or saved.
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 Mitchell County Regional Health Center's Riceville Clinic
Visit wgwltrail.com [https://runsignup.com/Age%20categories%20are:%20Under%2018,%2018-25,%2026-35,%2036-49,%2050-64,%2065+.] 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
Races
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5K Wiggle
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON -
Half Marathon Wiggle
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 2nd August 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS SOON
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