Iowa · 50K
Death by 5k Waterloo
Death by 5k Waterloo is a 50K event held in Waterloo, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 15, 2027. About 382 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 15, 2027
- Location
- Waterloo, IA
- Field size
- ~382 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Location
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Distances
- 50K
- Field size
- About 382 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Death by 5k Waterloo
Death by 5k is coming back to Waterloo for year 4! Think you have what it takes to finish the Death by 5k challenge? Taking place at beautiful George Wyth State Park, Death by 5k requires participants to run (or walk) ten 5ks over 24 hours, starting each 5k 2.5 hours apart. (8 am, 1030 am, 1 pm, 330 pm, 6 pm, 830 pm, 11 pm, 130 am, 4 am, 630 am) Race HQ will be the Canfield Shelter and the course will be an out and back on the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail (paved) There will be 5 meals, each includi…
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Death by 5k Waterloo: common questions
- When is the Death by 5k Waterloo?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 15, 2027.
- Where is the Death by 5k Waterloo held?
- In Waterloo, Iowa.
- What distances does the Death by 5k Waterloo offer?
- 50K.
- How many people run the Death by 5k Waterloo?
- About 382 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Death by 5k Waterloo?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Death by 5k Waterloo?
- Yes — registration is open. $155 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Death by 5k Waterloo start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Death by 5k Waterloo?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
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