Packet Pick up questions
Q) Where is Packet pickup?
Thursday, Nov 2nd in Indianola @ Thrive Church 707 East Euclid Indianola, IA
Friday Fitness Sports at 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325. on Friday, Nov 3rd from 4-6pm.
Also, morning of race prior to boarding a bus @ Carlisle High School from 6-7:15.
Q) Can my friend pick up my packet?
Yes, if you trust your friend, we trust your friend.
Q) Can I transfer my race entry, get a refund, or defer my race?
Sorry we cannot offer a refund or defer but you are able to transfer your registration to another racer on our registration page: Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k (runsignup.com)
Race day Questions
Q) Where do the proceeds of the race go towards?
We are excited that the 2022 proceeds from the 10k and half marathon will go towards an upcoming missions' trip. The 5k proceeds continue to go towards scholarships for three children who tragically lost their parents in 2017.
Q) Who makes the great food?
Time and time again we get asked about the food that we offer at the finish line. Julie Daugherty is your hostess with the moistest. She and her team put together all kinds of goodies. The fabulous pie from last year's race was graciously donated by Sweet to Eat bakery in Ankeny!
Q) Where do I park?
Everyone should plan to park at the lower lot at Carlisle High School, Wycoff Heating and cooling, or River Bottom Raceway. it’s approximately a 5–7-minute walk to the start line. You will be relieved to know your car is only about a 5–7-minute walk from the Finish Line.
Q) Is this race chipped time? Yes, the chip is in your bib so take care not to fold or bend. The time starts when the runner crosses the starting map and finishes when you cross the finish line.
Course Questions
Q) Can I run with a dog or stroller?
Sorry our Insurance Provider tells us no pets and no strollers.
(Besides folks tend to get grumpy about dogs or babies edging them out of award contention. LOL)
Q) Where are good places for Friends and family to take pictures, and cheer me on?
Look at Google maps at the McVay & Summerset Bike Trai. You will see intersections where your support team can park along the road, but tell them to be very careful. Please do not congregate at start or finish lines.
Q) Will the race be cancelled due to weather?
This race will take place rain, snow, or shine. The only consideration to cancel would be an unforeseen safety concern. We do our best to make the course free of debris and safe for our runners. The course is open, so runners choose to run at own risk.
Q) What kind of support is out on the course?
We provide course marshals, water/Gatorade stations every two miles, traffic control, course marshals, and we work with our local Emergency Responders to provide radio communication for everyone’s safety throughout the event. We try to take care of every detail to provide a fun and safe event.
Q) Where are water stations?
Water stations are roughly every 2 miles.
General Questions
Q) I am out of town, where should I stay?
Right now, we do not have a partnership established with any hotels. There are 3 options in Indianola, Ia- About 12 miles from Carlisle. Also, look near dsm airport as the distance to start line is not far. Make sure you read some reviews before you stay!
Q) What are the registration deadlines?
Please register online by November 1st
Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k (runsignup.com)
Q)How many people run?
Last year for all three races we had nearly 800 registered runners.
Are their enough medals and shirts? If you register by October 4th , you are guaranteed a shirt in the size you request. We also provide new custom medals for first 800 racers.
Q) Can I switch races?
Yes- Got o Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k (runsignup.com)
Q) Can I walk race?
Walkers are welcome, the Official Race Timer and Finish Line will be up until 11:30am allowing 3.5 hours to complete the Half Marathon. That’s a 16 minute/mile pace. Most walkers can comfortably walk this pace, if you have concerns reach out to us prior to race day to make special accommodations.
Note that if you do gain permission to start early you will not be in contention for awards.
Q) Are their places people can volunteer?
It takes over 100 volunteers to make this race possible, if you are interested in volunteering, please email us @ iowa.hillbilly.hike@gmail.com
Q) What is the weather like in Iowa in November?
Great question. In short, its Iowa so who knows. We have had 70 and we have had 30’s with wind and rain