
From the Organizer
House of Hope Trail Blaze will be Saturday, July 11, 2026. This blazin' trail race will take place on the scenic hard trails of George Wyth State Park in Waterloo. Timing and results by True Time Racing Services. Be the Trailblazer of your choice!
*Team 10K (5 participants)
*Individual 10K
*Individual 5K
Place finish awards for the top 3 in each category!
Register early to guarantee your awesome dry-fit race shirt!
Events
Weather
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waterloo Muni Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
66,947
as of 2023
Elevation
862 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 94 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
House of Hope Trail Blaze
Jul 11, 2026