Iowa · 5 Mile off-road
Living History Farms Race
Living History Farms Race is a 5 Mile off-road event held in Urbandale, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026. About 7,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Urbandale, IA
- Field size
- ~7,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Urbandale, Iowa
- Distances
- 5 Mile off-road
- Field size
- About 7,500 runners
- Course
- Off-road, hilly with stream crossings
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- lhf.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 38°F at the start, 92% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Living History Farms Race
An iconic muddy 7-mile cross-country race through the historic Living History Farms, where runners splash through streams and plow through fields, finishing with treats from the Machine Shed.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest off-road cross-country races in the US; capped at 7,500 and routinely sells out within 36 hours
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Living History Farms Race: common questions
- When is the Living History Farms Race?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where is the Living History Farms Race held?
- In Urbandale, Iowa.
- What distances does the Living History Farms Race offer?
- 5 Mile off-road.
- How many people run the Living History Farms Race?
- About 7,500 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 Living History Farms Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Living History Farms Race?
- Yes — registration is open. $66 (from lhf.org, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Living History Farms Race start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Living History Farms Race?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Living History Farms Race?
- about 38°F at the start, 92% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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