Cedar Bend Endurance Event
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Cedar Bend Endurance Event : Waverly, IA
The Cedar Bend Endurance Event is a timed trail run held at Cedar Bend Park just north of Waverly, Iowa. Participants choose between an eight-hour or four-hour time-boxed format and run repeated loops around the park to accumulate distance. The main loop is about 3.2 miles (5k+) and contains roughly 200 ft of elevation per lap. Trail surfaces include singletrack, wider trail and about one-fifth gravel, with generally well-maintained footing.
Only laps completed within a runner’s allotted time are officially counted; miles logged after the cutoff are not included in official results. Runners may move from the eight-hour to the four-hour option during registration, but cannot increase from four to eight after registration. A shorter auxiliary loop will be available in the final 45 minutes of each race to allow additional mileage without completing the full loop.
A fully stocked aid station is located at the start/finish area; no aid is permitted outside this main station and doing so will result in disqualification. Crews are allowed but space and parking are limited; large setups are discouraged and tents should not exceed a 10 by 10 foot footprint. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers in each event, with ties broken by who completed the distance first.
Camping and campground facilities are available at Cedar Bend Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
