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Kewash Trail Half Marathon 10k & 5k

Name: Kewash Trail Half Marathon 10k & 5k
Start: 2025-04-26T00:00:00Z
End: 2025-04-26T00:00:00Z
Location: Washington

Apr 26, 2025

Washington

Trail

Distances

Half-Marathon, 10k, 5k

Starting Time

8:00 AM

Fees

$70

Perfect For

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100-500

Some Hills

Urban

High: 64°

/ Low: 42°

There are plenty of prizes to be won, separated by race, gender, and age. The overall half marathon winners will receive $100, 2nd place winners get $75, and 3rd place winners get $50. There are age group awards for the top three in each age group. All-time course record winners get a $1,000 cash prize.

There are custom finisher medals for all half marathon finishers. After the race, there is a party featuring food trucks, music, and games. Participants get a ticket for a free beer for the post-race celebration.

Celebrate the 10th annual Kewash Half Marathon, offering a perfect distance for every runner with a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The USATF certified race course, with Certification Code IA1005MF, unfolds along the scenic Kewash Nature Trail, a former railroad bed stretching nearly 14 miles between Keota and Washington. Your journey on the Kewash Trail, set between West Chester and Washington, presents a picturesque mix of woodland and prairie, offering stunning views of the rolling countryside. Wildlife and wildflowers grace this natural corridor, with highlights including Willow Pond, Hayes Timber, and the iconic Crooked Creek Bridge—a visual treat for all participants. Starting and finishing just off the town square, the out-and-back course is fast, non-technical, and embraces the trail’s gentle decline and incline, punctuated by flat areas. While not hilly, expect some short, small hills along the way, adding an element of excitement to your run. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Kewash Half Marathon promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature. Lace up your running shoes and join the celebration of a decade of running excellence on this beautiful trail.

Kewash Trail Half Marathon 10k & 5k Results

Overview

The annual Kewash Half Marathon offers a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The USATF-certified race course unfolds along the Kewash Nature Trail, a former railroad bed stretching nearly 14 miles between Keota and Washington, Iowa. The race starts and ends in the Washington town square. There are plenty of prizes to be won, separated by race, gender, and age. The overall half marathon winners will receive $100, 2nd place winners get $75, and 3rd place winners get $50. There are age group awards for the top three in each age group. All-time course record winners get a $1,000 cash prize. There are custom finisher medals for all half marathon finishers. After the race, there is a party featuring food trucks, music, and games. Participants get a ticket for a free beer for the post-race celebration.

Course Description

Past Results

Kewash Trail Half Marathon 10k & 5k Results