We Run Races

The Hawkeye 50K/25K/10M registration is open. With the 25K and 50K starting at 8am and the NEW 10M starting at 8:30 am on April 11th, 2020

The Hawkeye 50K/25K/10M trail run around the scenic McBride Lake in a counter clockwise direction.

The NEW 10M distance is an out and back along the north shore trail. All distances start at the Timber Dome Lodge located at (700 W Sovers St, Solon, IA).

From the start/finish you will run in a counter clockwise direction around the lake. The course will take you down the north shore trail section first, cross the famous spillway,  then through the beautiful single track trails of MNRA, and finally head back to start/finish up the 3 mile road section. The 50K is two loops. The 10M event will head from the start/finish area and head down the beautiful North Shore Trail out 5 miles and then back again. There are four full service aid stations along the course, and one self serve water station.

Aid Station Locations are at:

Mile 2.75 (self service water only) 5, 8, 12,  and mile 15.5 (start/finish) for 50K. The 10M will have a self service water station at mile 2.5 and 7.5 with a full service aid station at mile 5. Hope you can join us for this amazing race.

• April 10th from 10am to 6pm at the We Run North Liberty Location only, items can not be picked up at the We Run location in Cedar Rapids.
• Day of event, April 11th, 2020 packet pick up is available at the Timber Dome located at 700 W Sovers St, Solon, IA  (Start/Finish) of event from 6:15am-8:15am

COURSE TIME LIMITS:

• 8 hours for the 50K (must start 2nd lap by 11:45am) otherwise you will be pulled from course.
• 8 hours for the 25K.
• 7.5 hours for the 10 Mile
• If you are pulled from the course after lap one due to time restrictions, participant will receive an official time for the 25K distance.

EVENT START TIMES:  

• 50K - 8am to 4pm 
• 25K - 8am to 4pm 
• 10M - 8:30am to 4pm

Looking for a training plan? To get you across that finish line, or do you need a structured plan to keep you moving? We Run has several plans ranging from 5K to 50K distances. Get yours today, all our plans are downloadable and in excel format, for the ability to tweak the plans for your specific schedule and needs.

• Bib (race number) specific to race distance
• Entry into a timed event
• Name in the drawing for all the door prizes
• Orange Mud transition wrap ($40 value)
• Amazing finishing medal
• Most important a GREAT time with family and friends
• Your race entry benefits Wounded Warrior Project and University of I Children's Hospital
• This event is an off road trail course, strollers and pets are not allowed.
• USATF sanctioned event.           
• Awards breakdown as follows; 50k/25k/10M top overall male and female, top two in AG 19 and under, 20-39, 40-59 and 60 and over, in both male and female.
• This race will be a cup less event. This means you must have a personal hydration flask to use at aid stations or during your adventure. Hydration is a must and you will need the means to take hydration.
• The post party has always been pot luck style. This makes for great variety of post party foods every year. This year will be no different, bring your favorite post race dish to share, and who knows maybe you will discover a new favorite. Like the discovered smoked trout dip.
• The event shirt is available for purchase for an additional $10 at time of registration, the shirt is NOT included with standard registration. Didn't purchase the shirt with your original registration? you can still purchase the event shirt by itself from the event registration page.
• Professional pictures taken and available for FREE download this year by Tom Ward Photography.https://websites.godaddy.com/races

• Overall male and female finisher for 50K / 25K / 10M
• Top 2 finishers in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-39, 40-59 and 60+ for the 50K / 25K / 10M distance.
• Subject to change depending on event participants

Interested in volunteering? Please check out the volunteer opportunities and sign up today by visiting our volunteer registration page. Our events take several volunteers to keep everyone safe and well fueled. We could not host these without our great volunteers. Please considering helping us and enjoy the experience along with all the event participants.

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This event will sell out! Get registered and don't miss out on all the fun. Every year I have people trying to get in after registration closes, who end up disappointed.