Yippee-Ki-Yay Races
Oct 24Council Bluffs, IA50K, Half Marathon +1
50K, 6 weeks before race day, 14 mi away
At a glance
- Date
- Dec 5, 2026
- Location
- Honey Creek, Iowa
- Distances
- 100 mi, 101K, 50 mi, Half Marathon
- Aid stations
- 3, 1 with crew access
- Registration
- Open until Nov 30, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs is held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa, offering distances of 100 miles, 101K (The Hard Way: 13.1 + 50 miles), 50 miles, and a half marathon. The 100-mile and half marathon start at 5:00 AM Saturday, while the 50-mile begins at 9:00 PM Saturday as a night start.
Key dates
Early Bird ends
Sep 29, 2026
(Hitch Double) - Early Bird ends
Sep 29, 2026
Registration opens
Sep 30, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 30, 2026
Race day
Dec 5, 2026
Pricing
100 Miler
Standard (after Sep 29)
$225
101K
(Hitch Double) - Standard (after Sep 29)
$160
50 Miler
Standard (after Sep 29)
$110
Half Marathon
Opens Sep 30
$80
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Aid stations
3| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Lodge aka Beacon of Hope/Despair Start/finish location. Drop bags, crew access, pacer pickup | 0.00 miles | -- | WaterTailwindPopmiscellaneous hot drinks+5 | ||
The Oasis Located on the west edge of the Hitchcock Nature Center. Absolutely NO crew access at the Oasis. | 6.00 miles | -- | WaterTailwindPopmiscellaneous hot drinks+5 | ||
Black Diamond New aid station for the full (not 1/2 Marathon) loops. Fully stocked aid. Single pacer allowed at this location for hundred milers only. | 11.50 miles | -- | WaterTailwindPopmiscellaneous hot drinks+5 |
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