Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 6:30AM CDT
- Location Riceville, Iowa
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting 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 vibrant event features two main races: a Timed Training Half Marathon kicking off at 6:30 A.M. and a Timed 5K Run/Walk starting at 8 A.M. Both routes offer scenic out-and-back paths along the beautiful WGWL Trail, meandering through picturesque farmland, woods, and restored prairie.
Participants can compete for medals in various age categories, with awards for the top finishers in both the half marathon and 5K. Additionally, there’s a delightful Kids Free 1/2 Mile Fun Run at approximately 8:45 A.M. for children 10 and under, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the excitement! After the races, enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage—free for registered participants and available for a small fee for others. Plus, a portion of the proceeds supports the Mitchell County Regional Health Center's Riceville Clinic, making this event not only a day of fitness but also a way to give back to the
Participants can compete for medals in various age categories, with awards for the top finishers in both the half marathon and 5K. Additionally, there’s a delightful Kids Free 1/2 Mile Fun Run at approximately 8:45 A.M. for children 10 and under, ensuring that the whole family can join in on the excitement! After the races, enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage—free for registered participants and available for a small fee for others. Plus, a portion of the proceeds supports the Mitchell County Regional Health Center's Riceville Clinic, making this event not only a day of fitness but also a way to give back to the
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).
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).
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
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