Wabash Trace Running Festival
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Wabash Trace Running Festival
The Wabash Trace Running Festival takes place in Shenandoah, Iowa, along the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. The trail is a crushed limestone rail-trail that runs through rolling countryside, quiet farmland, and tree-lined stretches. The event location is 800 W Sheridan Ave, Shenandoah, IA 51601.
The festival offers multiple race distances on the trail surface and includes an out-and-back marathon course. Runners can expect well stocked aid stations and an organized race environment supported by the local running community.
- Full Marathon 26.2 Miles out-and-back course
- Half Marathon 13.1 Miles scenic stretch of the trace
- 10K 6.2 Miles shorter trail distance
- 5K 3.1 Miles community race distance
- Free Kids Run 1 Mile free youth event
Registration for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K opens on April 3, 2026 and closes on July 1, 2026. The Free Kids Run also opens on April 3, 2026 and remains open through the event day. Entry fees listed for the races are $80 for the marathon, $50 for the half marathon, $30 for the 10K, $20 for the 5K, and no fee for the kids run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.