The Hill Raisin' Half

MAY
16
2026
Trail racing in the Loess Hills: a half marathon and a 5.3 mile fun run in Little Sioux, Iowa on May 16, 2026 with varied prairie, forest and ridge terrain.
Sat 16 May 2026
13 miles 5 miles

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The Hill Raisin' Half and Fun Run

The event on May 16, 2026 in Little Sioux, Iowa includes a half marathon and a 5.3 mile fun run held on trails and rural roads in the Loess Hills region. The course passes remnant prairie and hardwood forest, deep ravines, exposed ridges, and narrow goat trails within Brent's Trail of Loess Hills State Forest and the Gleason Hubel Wildlife Area. Half marathon participants also run a level B dirt road, Fulton Avenue.

Entry fees are listed as $60 for the half marathon and $35 for the 5.3 mile fun run. Registration that meets the April 22, 2026 deadline includes a T shirt. Registration closes May 13, 2026. No refunds are allowed after March 17, 2026; this policy applies even in the event of race cancellation due to inclement weather. Bib transfers are not permitted.

The event location is given as 1619 124th Trail, Little Sioux, IA. The organizer describes the course as steep and scenic and provides a Facebook page for additional event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon
5 mi
5.3 Mi Fun Run
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