Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- Step Up Half Marathon · Step Up 5k · Step Up Relays (Each person must regiser) & more
From the Organizer
USATF CERTIFIED Half Marathon course rarely strays from the waters edge of scenic Storm Lake. This run is primarily flat with little elevation change and makes for a fast course; perfect for a certification run. Our 5k is a nice loop course that circles back and finishes just beyond King's Pointe beach and playground. In addition to a great run on one of the most beautiful courses, you'll get to enjoy the community of Storm Lake. Home to around 30 different languages, the diversity here is amazing and shows in a great selection of restaurants and shops. Come to run and stay to explore and enjoy this place we call home.
HALF MARATHON RELAY- Our Half Marathon Relay offers two-person or four-person team options. Teams are responsible for coordinating their own handoff points along the course, with Lake Pointe Villa serving as an approximate halfway mark. Runners can divide the distance as they see fit, whether splitting it evenly or having one runner cover more ground. The only requirement is to register as either a two-person or four-person relay.
Every runner will get an awesome t-shirt that is high quality and perfect for running gear. All runners will also receive a finisher medal.
ROUTE starts at Kings Pointe Resort for USATF Course please visit this link: https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=IA19004MF
PACKET PICK UP will be Friday, August 29 at King's Pointe Resort (1520 E. Lakeshore Dr. Storm Lake, IA) from 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. You can also pick up your packet on Saturday morning bright and early from 6-7:00 am. at Kings Pointe Resort.
STARTING LINE DETAILS: All Races begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday August 30 at Kings Pointe Resort near the hotel lobby.
All races will end at the Awaysis Park (1409 E. Lakeshore Dr. Storm Lake, IA) . You can park your car at the resort or at the park as the race stars and ends within the resort area.
WATER STATIONS: There will be 6 water stations on the half- marathon route and 1 for the 5-K. They are evenly spaced through the course and they will have water and gatorade.
FINISH LINE & SNACKS: We will have snacks, music, and refreshments available for runners at the finish line.
IMPORTANT: No t-shirt guaranteed if registration received after August 21, 2025.
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
77°
Typical Low
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Storm Lake.
Host City
About Storm Lake, IA
Population
11,275
as of 2023
Elevation
1,436 ft
Nearest Airport
FOD
Fort Dodge Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 100 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k
- Date
- September 5, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k?
- Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k is a running race held in Storm Lake, Iowa on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Storm Lake, Iowa at 1520 E Lakeshore Dr., Storm Lake, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k
Sep 5, 2026