Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k

Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k

Race Date

Sep 5, 2026

Location

Storm Lake, IA

The Experience

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.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

1520 E Lakeshore Dr., Storm Lake, IA, 50588

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.30 m

Separation

1.6%

Also Offers

5K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

IA19004MF · Expires 2029 · Step Up Storm Lake Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:10:15

9:57/mi

Winning Time

1:31:54

7:01/mi

Finishers (2025)

66

States Represented

1 / 50

Gender Split

58% Female42% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:303:00

FASTER 25%

1:54:48

MEDIAN

2:10:15

SLOWER 25%

2:22:16

Average runner age: 33

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

59°

Afternoon (High)

77°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

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