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Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon

Shenandoah, IA
Saturday, September 14, 2024

  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Description

The Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon is run on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. The Trail is a converted railroad line that crosses through the Iowa countryside.

The mostly flat point-to-point course finishes in Shenandoah.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2024: Saturday, September 14, 2024
2023: Saturday, September 9, 2023


Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 63°F (17°C)
Average High: 75°F (23°C)
Average Low: 52° F (11°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.99
Course Score: 98.82


Race Size

2023: 60 Finishers
2022: No Results
2021: 51 Finishers
2020: 145 Finishers
2019: 73 Finishers
2018: 64 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2023: 18.3%
2022: N/A
2021: 5.9%
2020: 30.4%
2019: 6.9%
2018: 20.3%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 5 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 78°F  (26°C)
Low: 57°F  (14°C)

Race Start Conditions

59°F  (15°C)
Humidity: 92%

Clear
SW 6 mph

PR Score

479.07

Course Score

98.82



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How does the Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon Rank?


The Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon was the 442nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year.

Last year 18.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

This gives the Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon the 63rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year.


Its Course Score of 98.82 ranks it as the 233rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest course in Iowa.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon a PR Score of 96.99. This PR Score ranks it as the 331st fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Iowa.

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


Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 1155 feet (352m)
Min Elevation: 960 feet (292m)

Elevation Gain: 667 feet (203m)
Elevation Loss: 784 feet (239m)


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Recent Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon Reviews

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Doug Thompson's review of 2013 Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Great race-beautiful course on wooded trail. Temp is ideal and overall flat course. Great race support and friendly town


Race Tips

Early start by bus to start line and finish in town of Shenandoah. gatorade and water about every 1.5 miles. food, beer and music at finish. Also lots of free giveaways at finish. I won a watch and 2 pair of socks.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Stay in Shenandoah where race finishes-cool town and Shenandoah inn has early breakfast and late checkout.