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IronHorse Marathon

Riceville, IA
Saturday, May 4, 2024

Description

The IronHorse Marathon takes place on the Wapsi-Great Western Line (WGWL) Trail located in Riceville, Iowa. The race takes place on the Rails-to-Trails Northern Branch. The Northern Branch is the official interstate trail connecting to Minnesota's Shooting Star Trail.

Marathoners can run in both Iowa and Minnesota during this marathon.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2024: Saturday, May 4, 2024
2023: Saturday, May 6, 2023


Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)
Average High: 64°F (17°C)
Average Low: 43° F (6°C)



PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score


Race Size

2023: 19 Finishers
2022: 17 Finishers
2021: 43 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 2 Finishers
2018: No Results


BQ Percentages

2023: 5.3%
2022: 5.9%
2021: 2.4%
2020: N/A
2019: 50%
2018: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


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How does the IronHorse Marathon Rank?


The IronHorse Marathon was the 571st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 570th largest in 2022.

Last year 5.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.9% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the IronHorse Marathon the 330th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 292nd highest percentage in 2022.


There are currently no Course or PR Scores for the IronHorse Marathon. If you would like scores calculated, send a request here.

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IronHorse Marathon Elevation Chart


No course elevation available at this time.




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