Lincolnway Run
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Lincolnway Run - Wheatland, Iowa
The Lincolnway Run is scheduled for August 22, 2026, in Wheatland, Iowa. The event offers multiple race distances:
- 5 km
- 1 mile
- 400 m (kids)
The listed start and finish location is Wheatland Park at 110 E. Park Road, Wheatland, IA 52777.
Course and logistics
The races use an out-and-back route that runs east of town on the old Lincolnway Highway. The course is described as flat. Vehicle parking is available at the city park, the school parking lot, and surrounding streets.
Community and purpose
The run is part of the Cal-Wheat Fun Days weekend and serves as the kick-off event for community activities. Other weekend activities include a parade, an auto club cruise-in, kids games and attractions, and community meals. All event proceeds will go toward developing matching funds for a grant to build the Lincolnway Trail, a multi-use trail connecting the Calamus and Wheatland communities using a section of the Historic Lincoln Highway. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
