Living History Farms is bringing back the off-road Living History Farms Race. The Living History Farms Race gives runners the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in rural Iowa landscapes and travel through 300 years of history on foot. Runners can expect to splash through streams, plow through fields, and enjoy post-race treats. This cross-country course is roughly 5 miles and starts and ends in the 1876 town of Walnut Hill. Living History Farms is excited to welcome runners back after a two-year absence. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for runners and to supporting the LHF mission: to educate and connect all peoples to the many stories of Midwestern rural heritage.

8:00 AM — Doors open
9:00 AM — Race begins
10:30 AM — Awards

Thursday, November 10 — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday, November 11 — noon to 7:00 PM
Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road (Interstate 35/80 and Hickman)

Runners must wear a bib/chip number provided by the race.

All entrants receive a knit beanie custom-designed for the Living History Farms Race.

Entry Fees:

• $40.00 LHF member early registration (before September 12)
  
• $50.00 early registration (before September 12)
  
• $50.00 LHF member registration (September 12 and later)
  
• $60.00 registration (September 12 and later)

• Race hat
  
• Post-race food from the Machine Shed
  
• Chip-timed bib
  
[*]Living History Farms memberships for top male and female finishers + age division awards

For $25, purchase a race t-shirt designed and printed by Iowa favorite Raygun.

Runners and spectators should enter the Living History Farms grounds from Hickman Road. Paved parking is available to the south and east of the Visitor Center. Overflow parking is available on the lawn south of the paved lots. Please note there will be no public access through the Douglas gate on race day.

Help at packet pickup, at the start/finish line, or out on the course. Volunteers receive a free race hat.

Do you know someone who would like to Volunteer?
Please share this Volunteer link.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.