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IronHorse Marathon

Riceville, IA
Saturday, May 2, 2026

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

2026: Saturday, May 2, 2026
2025: Saturday, May 3, 2025


Course Information

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

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


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

2025: No Results
2024: 41 Finishers
2023: 19 Finishers
2022: 17 Finishers
2021: 43 Finishers
2020: No Results


BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: 4.9%
2023: 5.3%
2022: 5.9%
2021: 2.4%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


How does the IronHorse Marathon Rank?


The IronHorse Marathon was the 498th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 583rd largest in 2023.

Last year 4.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the IronHorse Marathon the 324th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 335th highest percentage in 2023.

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

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.

IronHorse Marathon Elevation Chart


No course elevation available at this time.




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