Lime Creek Timber Trot
Lime Creek Timber Trot is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Mason City, IA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (77 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We have added a 5K option to our event. Choose either the 5K or the 5 mile race. CHIP TIMING! No more hand timing. Packet pick up at the Nature Center on Friday, Oct 2nd from 2:30-4pm and race morning 8:00-8:30am.
Enjoy a 5 mile or 5 K trail run among the beautiful fall colors of the Lime Creek Nature Center trails. The scenic trails will guide you through both restored open prairie and wooded areas bordered by the Winnebago River. This event is for everyone! From those who enjoy competing against others to those who just want to take a leisurely stroll or jog for some great scenery and exercise. Early entry ends August 23rd at noon. Register by midnight, Sept 17th and receive a long-sleeved tech fabric race shirt. All entries will receive a gift card for $20 to our sponsor's store: Wayne's Ski and Cycle. Trophy to overall male and female winner in 5K and 5mile races. Medals for age group 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places (5K only: 14 & Under, 15-19) (5 mile only: 19 & Under), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69, and 70 & Over. We have a wonderful sponsor who will match Wayne's $20 gift card with a $20 cash donation to Lime Creek. Your entire entry fee + $20 goes directly to Lime Creek for LCNC Programs.
Please note: Parts of the trail may be rocky and therefore no spikes are allowed!
Entry fees: Early entry by noon, Aug 23rd: $40
T-shirt deadline by midnight, Sept 17th: $45
Registration after midnight, Sept 17th: $45 and no guaranteed shirt. Can register in person on morning of race 8am to 8:30am.
Questions? Call Carrie Berg at (641) 210-7005.
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
67°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mason City, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mason City, IA
Population
27,135
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,137 ft
Nearest Airport
MCW
Mason City Municipal Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 114 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lime Creek Timber Trot
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Lime Creek Timber Trot
Oct 3, 2026