Great River Road Race
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Great River Road Race (GRRRR)
The Great River Road Race takes place on October 2, 2027, at Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa. The event offers two distances and is held on the bluffs above the Mississippi River.
Both courses are USATF certified: the 5K (certification IA 24009MF) and the 10K (certification IA 24008-M). Every participant is chip-timed. The event permits walkers, strollers, and dogs on the course.
The route starts from the park parking lot, heads west on Pikes Peak Road to the Great River Road, turns south to the respective 5K or 10K turnaround, and returns along the same route to the finish. The course has gently rolling hills.
Registration opens February 3, 2027, and closes June 17, 2027. The registration fee is $40.00.
Post-race activities include an awards presentation and a complimentary pancake breakfast. Proceeds benefit the Alexander McGregor Endowment, which supports the Greater McGregor area.
Location details: Pikes Peak State Park, 32264 Pikes Peak Road, McGregor, IA 52157. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
