Carlisle, United States of America · Saturday 7 November 2026
Our annual Half Marathon & 10k races are a fundraiser for the Thrive church Mission Team. Between our four races we anticipate 650 signups. Three start lines, one finish line, all three races start at 8:30am. We offer chip timing, super soft ring spun shirts, custom die cast medals to all, trophies to top finishers, plus age division awards. The half marathon and 10k are a point-to-point races and we provide the bus transportation . We added a Greubel Memorial 5k in 2017 to fundraise for three kids in our church and community who tragically lost their parents. Funds from the 5k will go towards college savings plans. Runners love our courses because they’re flat, fast, and fun! The half marathon starts with a gentle downhill before leveling out to a smooth finish. When you cross the finish line in Carlisle, Iowa, you’ll be welcomed with festive music, mouthwatering pie, biscuits and gravy, chocolate milk, and plenty of other tasty treats—served up by our amazing volunteers. Don’t forget to celebrate by ringing the PR Bell and snapping a few photos at our free, fun photo booth! Participants can park at the Carlisle High School (430 School Street) and surrounding areas, bus transportation to the Half start line and 10k is provided. Buses begin loading at 6:30 a.m. The last bus will leave Carlisle at 7:45 a.m. Walkers are allowed and encouraged to start early. Check Athletes email sent race week for details. Half Marathon Begins at 8:30am in Indianola, IA and ends in Carlisle, IA Start line is close to the Indianola High School Bus transportation to the start line provided Bag drop at the start and baggage claim at the finish Awards to top 3 Men & Women in 5-yr age increments. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall Man and Woman. 10k Summerset State park to Carlisle point-to-point race Race begins at 8:30am in Summerset Park Bus ride to start line. Parking available at Carlisle school, Wycoff, and River Bottom Raceway Bag drop at the start and baggage claim at the finish A
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k is a half marathon held in Carlisle, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 7 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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