Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, favorable tailwinds
Runners will face a temperature increase from 41°F at the start to 46°F at the finish, with a light SSE tailwind aiding performance from Miles 1 to 8 and again from 12 to 13. Humidity sits at a comfortable 60%, minimizing discomfort. With no expected rain and mild conditions, pacing can remain steady, but runners should remain aware of the crosswinds in Miles 2 and 9-11.
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Race Info
The Hillbilly Hike is a point-to-point half marathon and 10K, plus an out-and-back Greubel Memorial 5K, held each November on the Summerset Trail between Indianola and Carlisle, Iowa. The half marathon starts in Indianola and finishes in Carlisle on paved former rail trail with a gradual downhill grade. Thrive Church's Mission Team organizes the race, and proceeds from the 10K and half marathon fund the church's mission trips. The Greubel Memorial 5K, added in 2017, honors three children whose parents died that year, with proceeds going toward the children's scholarships.
