Yippee-Ki-Yay Races
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Yippee-Ki-Yay Races : Council Bluffs, IA (October 24, 2026)
The event offers three race distances on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, with start and finish at the Iowa West Foundation Trail Head Park.
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 10K
The courses are out and back routes on a converted rails-to-trails corridor with a fine crushed limestone surface. The 50K course is described as mostly rail trail with a small paved portion; the organizer lists trail conditions as 90% rail trail and 10% pavement. All races will be chip timed and the overall event has a 9 hour course time limit for the 50K.
Field size and entries are limited: total field 200 runners with slot allocations noted for each distance. A portion of every entry fee will be donated to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. The event policy states there are no refunds or transfers.
Aid stations are provided with water, a Honey Stinger sports drink, Honey Stinger gels, and additional Ultra Food available to 50K runners after 10 miles. Registered participants receive a finisher medal and a long sleeve lightweight race hoodie; the organizer notes additional swag and an opening offer for the first 50 registrants that includes a water bottle and a nutrition bundle. Packet pickup is scheduled for October 22 and October 23 with a listed pickup location at Dick's Sporting Goods in Council Bluffs and specified pickup times; there will be no race day packet pickup.
A drop-down option is available for registered 50K runners to move to the Half Marathon; dropped-down runners are recognized as finishers but are not eligible for awards. Awards are given for overall and age group placements as described by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
