Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 6:30AM CDT
- Location Riceville, Iowa
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the Wapsi Wiggle, taking place on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, in the picturesque town of Riceville, Howard County, Iowa. This vibrant event features a timed Half Marathon starting at 6:30 A.M., offering runners a scenic out-and-back route along the WGWL Trailhead. Participants can also challenge themselves in the timed 5K Run/Walk, which kicks off at 8 A.M. Both races provide an opportunity to win medals for the top male and female finishers, and age categories ensure everyone has a fair chance to compete!
Families are welcome too, with a free Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run at approximately 8:45 A.M. for children aged 10 and under, requiring no registration or fee. Registered participants can enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, while non-registered guests can partake for a small fee. With proceeds benefiting the local charity Little Cats Daycare, the Wapsi Wiggle is not just a race—it's a celebration of health, community spirit, and fun! Come out to experience the beautiful paved trails that wind through scenic farmland, woods, and restored prairie
Families are welcome too, with a free Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run at approximately 8:45 A.M. for children aged 10 and under, requiring no registration or fee. Registered participants can enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, while non-registered guests can partake for a small fee. With proceeds benefiting the local charity Little Cats Daycare, the Wapsi Wiggle is not just a race—it's a celebration of health, community spirit, and fun! Come out to experience the beautiful paved trails that wind through scenic farmland, woods, and restored prairie
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.
$7 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).
Same-Day registration will be available on Saturday, August 2nd
5:45-6:25 A.M. $50 for Training Half Marathon.
6:30-7:55 A.M. $30 for 5K
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 Little Cats Daycare.
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.
$7 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).
Same-Day registration will be available on Saturday, August 2nd
5:45-6:25 A.M. $50 for Training Half Marathon.
6:30-7:55 A.M. $30 for 5K
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 Little Cats Daycare.
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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