Great River Road Race

OCT

3

2026

Enjoy scenic rolling hills at Pikes Peak State Park with chip timed 5K and 10K courses along the Great River Road. Stay after the race for awards and a complimentary untraditional pancake breakfast in a beautiful riverside setting.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

McGregor, Iowa

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The GRRRR Great River Road Road Race takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa. The event includes two chip-timed road races with a $40 entry for each distance. Registration opens February 4, 2026. Both races are USATF-certified and sanctioned.

Distances

5K (USATF certification IA 24009MF)
10K (USATF certification IA 24008-MF)

Course and on-site details

Both races start in the park parking lot and follow Pikes Peak Road west to the Great River Road, then turn south along the Great River Road to the respective distance mark and return on the same route. The course has slightly rolling hills. The event includes an awards presentation after the race and a complimentary untraditional pancake breakfast. The listed park address is 32264 Pikes Peak Road, McGregor, IA 52157. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k Run

5 km

5k Run