Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k

Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k is an annual event in Carlisle, Iowa, held on November 7, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K and the 5K all start at 8:30 a.m., and the field includes walkers as well as runners.

Entry money supports the Thrive church mission team and local families. The event runs chip timing, hands out custom medals and lays on refreshments at the finish, with awards across a range of age groups. Because walkers are welcome, the 5K works for anyone who wants to take part without racing at all. If you are aiming at the half, count back about twelve weeks, build the weekly long run toward 11 miles and keep the rest of your week genuinely easy so the long run stays the hard day.