How hilly is the Living History Farms Race 5 Mile?
The Living History Farms Race 5 Mile is described as hilly.
Living History Farms Race 5 Mile
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Living History Farms Race 5 Mile at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 84/100
- Evidence depth
- 35 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Living History Farms Race 5 Mile has known course details for its 5 mile race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 8 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Mixed, Road
- Scenery
- Countryside, Riverside, Historic, City, Forest
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Living History Farms Race 5 Mile route go?
The Living History Farms Race 5 Mile route starts at The 1876 town of Walnut Hill, Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322 and finishes at The 1876 town of Walnut Hill, Living History Farms. Underfoot, expect off-road. It passes 1876 town of Walnut Hill, three historic farm sites, creek crossings, woodland trails and open fields. Roughly 5-mile cross-country course running through 300 years of history.
What should runners know on race day for the Living History Farms Race 5 Mile?
0. Chip-timed.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Riverside
- Historic
- City
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Trail
- Mixed
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Very Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 14+
- Qualification status
- Open registration, no qualifying time required. Opens August 1; minimum age 14 on race day. No on Site/race Day registration and no refunds.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 0
- Medal
- All finishers receive a cowbell medal (the 2026 edition shirt celebrates America 250).
- Finisher tee
- Finishers receive a commemorative shirt; recent editions have also included a knit beanie/race hat. Post-race food provided.
Access and course status
- Start
- The 1876 town of Walnut Hill, Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
- Finish
- The 1876 town of Walnut Hill, Living History Farms
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Off Road
- Landmarks
- 1876 town of Walnut Hill, three historic farm sites, creek crossings, woodland trails, open fields, streams
- Notable features
- Chip-timed
- eight age divisions from 14-19 through 80+. A free kids' run is held at 10:30 a.m. the same day. Post-race treats from the Machine Shed
- Roughly 5-mile cross-country course running through 300 years of history
- runners splash through streams, plow through fields, and pass two creek crossings, so getting muddy and wet is part of the experience. Runs through the three historic farm sites and the 1876 town of Walnut Hill
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 7°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 84Favourability /100