PBR Half Marathon
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PBR Half Marathon
The Perry – Berkley – Rippey (PBR) Half Marathon is an adventure run that travels from Perry to Berkley to Rippey. The event takes place on the first Saturday of February each year and is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026. It coincides with the BRR Ride, a bike ride to Rippey.
Registration for the race is free; all participants must register online on or before race day. Registration was set to begin on June 21, 2025. Merchandise will be available for sale on race day and before the race, with listed items and prices including teeshirts ($20), headbands ($10), stocking hats ($25, currently out of stock) and hoodies ($35). Donations are accepted for PD Walkers/Warriors for Parkinson’s Research and the Cancer Research Institute; unspecified proceeds are split 50 percent to each charity.
The course uses paved roads and passes through farm country. It is described as mostly flat with gradual hills. There is one aid station at the halfway point in Berkley. Support is minimal; participants are advised to carry food, drink and extra clothing or have assistance accompany them by bicycle. The starting line is in front of Perry Grand 3 Theatres at 1312 2nd St, Perry, IA, and the finish line is at the Rippey COOP just before Highway 144.
All finishers receive a handcrafted wooden medal, snacks and a drink while supplies last. Top finishers in the men’s and women’s divisions receive larger wooden medals. Timing is based on the honor system and runners report their own times. Participants must arrange their own transportation between start and finish. Lodging options are listed in Perry, IA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
