Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon 10K & 5K

November 1, 2025
Carlisle
Road
Distances
Half-Marathon, 10k, 5k
Starting Time

8:30 AM

Fees

$65

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100-500
Fast & Flat
Urban
High: 52°
/ Low: 32°

The Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10K, and Greubel Memorial 5K is scheduled for November 2nd and 3rd, 2024. The race takes place in Carlisle, Iowa. The race offers three events: the half marathon, 10k, and 5k, and draws 800 participants. All races begin at 8:30 am from different start lines and end at the same finish line in Carlisle. Walkers are welcome and encouraged to start early.

The events offer rewards to the top runners of each age category and trophies for overall winners. At the finish line is a celebration featuring music, pie, biscuits and gravy, chocolate milk, a photo booth, and more. For people running the race, there is a bag drop service to leave their belongings.

Half-Marathon,10k,5k

Lace up your running shoes for the annual Half Marathon & 10K races, a spirited fundraiser for the Thrive Church Mission Team. With an anticipated 800 sign-ups across three races, the event promises a memorable experience. All races kick off at 8:30 am from three different start lines, converging at the same festive finish line in Carlisle, Iowa.
Participants relish the flat and fast courses, with the half marathon offering a downhill stretch and concluding with a flat section. Enjoy the scenic route, featuring Indianola and Carlisle’s charming locales. As you cross the finish line, expect a warm welcome with festive music, delectable pie, biscuits & gravy, chocolate milk, and more, courtesy of friendly volunteers. Don’t forget to ring the PR Bell near the free and fun photo booth.
To make the race day seamless, parking is available at Carlisle High School, and bus transportation to the Half start line and 10K is provided. Walkers are encouraged to start early, and details are shared via email in the race week. Half Marathon participants can relish a downhill start in Indianola, IA, with bus transportation provided and a baggage claim at the finish. Awards include top finishers in 5-year age increments and trophies for the overall winners.
Excitingly, the 10K course makes a comeback in 2024, starting at Summerset Park. The point-to-point race includes a bus ride to the start line, and trophies await top finishers. The 5K, starting near the Summerset Trailhead, also promises a dynamic race with parking available and awards for the top finishers.
Race-day amenities include plenty of restrooms, portables at start lines, and a hillbilly bag drop service. Register early to secure your medal, shirt, and transportation. Shirt sizes are ordered by Oct. 11, 2024. Race-day packet pick-up and registration commence at 6:30 am, with buses arriving at 6:30 am and departing by 7:45 am. Hillbilly bag drop service ensures a convenient start, and race packet pick-up options are available on Thursday at Thrive Church and Friday at Fitness Sports in Clive, IA. Join us for a day of running, camaraderie, and community support!

Overview
The Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10K, and Greubel Memorial 5K is scheduled for November 2nd and 3rd, 2024. The race takes place in Carlisle, Iowa. The race offers three events: the half marathon, 10k, and 5k, and draws 800 participants. All races begin at 8:30 am from different start lines and end at the same finish line in Carlisle. Walkers are welcome and encouraged to start early. The events offer rewards to the top runners of each age category and trophies for overall winners. At the finish line is a celebration featuring music, pie, biscuits and gravy, chocolate milk, a photo booth, and more. For people running the race, there is a bag drop service to leave their belongings. Half-Marathon,10k,5k

Lace up your running shoes for the annual Half Marathon & 10K races, a spirited fundraiser for the Thrive Church Mission Team. With an anticipated 800 sign-ups across three races, the event promises a memorable experience. All races kick off at 8:30 am from three different start lines, converging at the same festive finish line in Carlisle, Iowa.
Participants relish the flat and fast courses, with the half marathon offering a downhill stretch and concluding with a flat section. Enjoy the scenic route, featuring Indianola and Carlisle’s charming locales. As you cross the finish line, expect a warm welcome with festive music, delectable pie, biscuits & gravy, chocolate milk, and more, courtesy of friendly volunteers. Don’t forget to ring the PR Bell near the free and fun photo booth.
To make the race day seamless, parking is available at Carlisle High School, and bus transportation to the Half start line and 10K is provided. Walkers are encouraged to start early, and details are shared via email in the race week. Half Marathon participants can relish a downhill start in Indianola, IA, with bus transportation provided and a baggage claim at the finish. Awards include top finishers in 5-year age increments and trophies for the overall winners.
Excitingly, the 10K course makes a comeback in 2024, starting at Summerset Park. The point-to-point race includes a bus ride to the start line, and trophies await top finishers. The 5K, starting near the Summerset Trailhead, also promises a dynamic race with parking available and awards for the top finishers.
Race-day amenities include plenty of restrooms, portables at start lines, and a hillbilly bag drop service. Register early to secure your medal, shirt, and transportation. Shirt sizes are ordered by Oct. 11, 2024. Race-day packet pick-up and registration commence at 6:30 am, with buses arriving at 6:30 am and departing by 7:45 am. Hillbilly bag drop service ensures a convenient start, and race packet pick-up options are available on Thursday at Thrive Church and Friday at Fitness Sports in Clive, IA. Join us for a day of running, camaraderie, and community support!

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