Our annual Half Marathon & 10k races are a fundraiser for the Thrive church Mission Team. Between our three races we anticipate 800 finishers. Two start lines, one finish line, all three races start at 8:30am. We offer chip timing, super soft ring spun shirts, custom die cast medals to all, trophies to top finishers, plus age division awards. The half marathon is a point to point races and we provide the bus transportation. We added a Greubel Memorial 5k in 2017 to fundraise for three kids in our church and community who tragically lost their parents. Normally the 10k/5k is an out and back, however we are looking at possibly moving the 10k to point to point. Decision will be made early 2023. Funds from the 5k will go towards college savings plans.

Folks love our courses because they are flat and fast, the Half is downhill, then flat. When you reach the finish line in Carlisle, Iowa you will be greeted with festive music, delicious pie, biscuits & gravy, chocolate milk, and other great grub served up by friendly volunteers. We are hopeful you can have your custom die cast medal engraved, then ring the PR Bell near our free and fun photo booth.

Participants can park at the Carlisle High School (430 School Street) and surrounding areas, bus transportation to the Half start line is provided. Buses begin loading at 6:30 a.m. The last bus will leave Carlisle at 7:45 a.m.

Walkers are allowed and encouraged to start early. Check Athletes email sent race week for details

11-04-2023, 08:30 am - 02:30 pm