GRRRR Great River Road Road Race
GRRRR Great River Road Road Race is a running race on October 2, 2027 in McGregor, IA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 2, 2027 (345 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
**Great River Road — Road Race (GRRRR)**
Saturday, October 2, 2027 · 8:30 a.m. · Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor, Iowa
The Great River — Road Race returns to Pikes Peak State Park, one of Northeast Iowa's most scenic settings, high on the bluffs above the Mississippi River. Choose the 5K or the 10K. Runners and walkers of every pace are welcome, and so are strollers and dogs.
Both courses are USATF-certified: the 5K (certification # IA 24009MF) and the 10K (certification # IA 24008-M). Every participant is chip-timed.
**The Course**
The race follows its traditional route. Starting from the park's parking lot, you'll head west on Pikes Peak Road to the Great River Road, turn south, and continue to the 5K or 10K turnaround before returning along the same route to the finish. Expect a fun, fast course with gently rolling hills.
**After the Race**
Stay for the awards presentation and a complimentary, untraditional pancake breakfast.
Proceeds benefit the Alexander McGregor Endowment supporting the Greater McGregor area.
We hope to see you at the start line!
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Prairie Du Chien, 3 mi from the venue.
About McGregor, IA
Nearest Airport
DBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
- Race
- GRRRR Great River Road Road Race
- Date
- October 2, 2027
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GRRRR Great River Road Road Race
Oct 2, 2027