Step up Half Marathon
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Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k
The Step Up running event takes place in Storm Lake, Iowa, offering several distances and participation options. The race categories available include:
- 13.1 Miles (Half Marathon)
- 5k
- 13.1 Miles Relay (Two-person or four-person teams)
The 13.1 Miles course is USATF certified and follows the water's edge of Storm Lake. The route is primarily flat with minimal elevation changes. For the relay option, teams manage their own handoff points along the course, with Lake Pointe Villa serving as a suggested halfway mark. Participants in the relay can divide the total distance between team members as they choose. The 5k follows a loop course that concludes near the King's Pointe beach and playground area.
All races commence at Kings Pointe Resort near the hotel lobby and conclude at Awaysis Park. Both the start and finish locations are situated within the resort area, with parking available at either site. There are six water stations distributed along the half marathon route and one station for the 5k, providing water and electrolyte drinks.
Registered participants receive a high-quality t-shirt and a finisher medal. Packet pick-up is held at Kings Pointe Resort on the Friday evening before the race and on the morning of the event. At the finish line, refreshments, snacks, and music are provided for the runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
