Iowa · Half Marathon · 5K · 13 Miles
Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon
Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon is a half marathon, 5K and 13 Miles event held in Riceville, Iowa. It was last held on August 1, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Riceville, IA
Race details
- Last held
- August 1, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Riceville, Iowa
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 13 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 13 Miles
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon
Race Features Timed training half marathon starting at 6:30 A.M. Half is an out and back starting at the WGWL Trailhead & Welcome Center - 110 East Main Street Riceville IA 50466. Medals for 1st and 2nd place overall male and overall female finishers. Timed 5K Run/Walk starting at 8 A.M. 5K route is out and back starting at the WGWL Trailhead & Welcome Center Medals for first and second place male and female finishers in their age category. Age categories are: Under 18, 18-25, 26-35, 36-49, 50-…
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Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon held?
- In Riceville, Iowa.
- What distances does the Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and 13 Miles.
- How do I register for the Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $30 (from haid.app, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
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