We Run Races

We Run LUCKY RUN is a timed event for ALL levels of runners and walkers.

We Run LUCKY RUN 10k/5k/1k will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 10am. Registration for the 2019 We Run LUCKY RUN will OPEN on October 1st at 12:01am.

RACE STARTS AT 10AM

March 14th, from 3pm-7pm at the We Run North Liberty Location.

March 15th, from 10am-6pm at the We Run North Liberty Location.

Day of packet pick up from 7:30am-9:45am at the start/finish area.

• Bib (race number)
• Entry into a chip timed event & sanctioned by the USATF
• Name in the drawing for all the door prizes
• Technical race day shirt (OPTIONAL) ***Shirts are athletic fit unisex sizes
• ALL participants receive a finishers medal
• Most important a GREAT time with family and friends
• Your race entry benefits Solesforsouls and Feed My Starving Children.
• Race location start/finishing at: UICCU / 2355 Landon Rd. / North Liberty, IA 52317
• Not able to be there this year, don't worry a VIRTUAL RUN option is available as well. Details available on the registration page.

Individual awards will be given to for both the 5K and 10K event. 1K participants do receive a finishers medal but no individual awards given.

• Overall Male and Female finishers 
• 19 and under for placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
• 20-29 for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd
• 30-39 for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd
• 40-49 for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd
• 50-59 for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd
• 60 and over for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Stay current and get up to date information by join the We Run LUCKY RUN Facebook page.

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 needs.

Not able to run or walk this year's LUCKY RUN, but still want to enjoy all the community excitement? We have plenty of volunteer opportunities that can keep you involved and support your family members or all the participants. For more information please go to our volunteer sign up registration for more details and sign up today.

Interested in being a part of this great community event. The We Run LUCKY RUN is the first 10K event in the area and is a great event to kick off the 2019 running season.

The Hawkeye 50K/25K registration is open. With the 25K and 50K starting at 8am on April 13, 2019 and the Ruck at 6am.

 The Hawkeye 50K/25K trail run and ruck is a spring event around the scenic McBride Lake. It starts in Solon at the Timber Dome Lodge and heads down the soft North Shore Trail into McBride State Park, then over to the spillway and through the waterfall, then up into the UofI gorgeous single track technical trail and back a few miles on Mahaffey Bridge Road into Solon. The 50K is two loops. There are four aid stations along the course. Hope you can join us for this amazing race 

• April 11th from 3pm to 7pm at the We Run North Liberty Location
• April 12th from 10am to 6pm at the We Run North Liberty Location
• Day of packet pick up is available at the Timber Dome (Start/Finish) of event from 6:30am-7:45am

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.
• 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 

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 needs.

Ruck Cut off time will be 10 hours and will start at 6am

Rucking Rules are:

• Each participant must have their own Ruck sack with a minimum dry weight of 20lbs
• Each participant prior to race start will need to weigh their pack without water and nutrition.
• Each participant of 25K will be required to weigh their pack at the finish.
• Each participant of 50K will be required to weigh their pack at the end of Lap 1 and finish.
• Any time during the event if the ruck participants RuckPack does not meet the minimum required weight of 20lbs, the participant will be disqualified and will not receive an official time or ruck patch. However, we will allow the participant to complete the course and they will still receive a finishers medal.
• No overall or age group awards given for Ruck category
• All qualified Ruck finishers will also receive a Ruck patch along with the event finishers medal 

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• Bib (race number)
• Entry into a timed event
• Name in the drawing for all the door prizes
• Orange Mud transition wrap with embroidered race logo
• Amazing finishing medal
• Most important a GREAT time with family and friends
• Your race entry benefits Team RWB and Team Rubicon
• This event is on a off road trail. Strollers and pets are not allowed.
• USATF sanctioned event.           
• Awards breakdown as follows; 50k/25k top overall male and female, top three 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 use at aid stations or during your adventure.
• In years past, the post party has always been pot luck style. This makes for great variety and different 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.

• Overall male and female finisher for 50K and 25K
•  Top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-39, 40-59 and 60+ for both the 50K and 25K distance.

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.

Follow race updates on We Run's Facebook page  

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.