GRRRR Great River Road Road Race
GRRRR Great River Road Road Race is a running race on October 3, 2026 in McGregor, IA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Great River Road Road Race (GRRRR) is again at Pikes Peak State Park this year. This year, both the 5 and 10K races are USATF-certified and sanctioned. The 5K is certification # IA 24009MF, and the 10K is certification # IA 24008-M. The chip-timed race will follow the traditional route starting in the park. From the parking lot, runners will follow Pikes Peak Road west to the Great River Road, turn south, and follow the Great River Road out to either the 5 or 10K mark and return on the same route. It will be a fun and fast run with slightly rolling hills. After the race, there will be an awards presentation and a complimentary untraditional pancake breakfast. We hope you can join us!
Events
Weather
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.
Host City
About McGregor, IA
Nearest Airport
DBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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72
Days to train
- Race
- GRRRR Great River Road Road Race
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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GRRRR Great River Road Road Race
Oct 3, 2026