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2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA)

2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA)

Race Date

May 12, 2026

Location

Sioux City, IA

Solid Pick59

Quick facts

Date
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Location
Sioux City, Iowa
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
337

The Experience

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Logistics

Race Day

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Start Location

Sioux City, IA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Quality Score

Solid Pick59
Methodology
Heritage18/20

9 years running

Size8/15

~41 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty20/20

31% returning runners

Course & details3/15

6 photos

National draw7/10

runners from 18 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:45:51

Weather0/10

typical high 77°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

55°

Afternoon (High)

77°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

56%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 337 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

337

Median time

3:40:27

Latest turnout

38

States

44

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:40p50 median ≈ 3:258:55

Turnout by year

20182026

'18'19'21'22'23'24'25'26
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Race Photos

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Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA)?

The 2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA) is held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.

Where does the 2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA) take place?

It takes place in Sioux City, Iowa.

What distances does the 2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA) offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA) course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA) is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the 2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA)?

HalfRuns has finish records for 337 runners who have completed the 2026 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA).

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