Palisades Kepler State Park
Palisades-Kepler State Park is a beautiful outdoor destination on the banks of the Cedar River outside Cedar Rapids. Dramatic river bluffs, deep ravines, majestic hardwood trees and an abundance of wildlife characterize the area, and Native American Indian mounds mark the early history of the park. Established in 1922, Louis H. Kepler donated his estate to the park in 1928, nearly doubling its size. Much of the park’s rustic character can be found in park structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Race Description
Running the trails will provide over 400 feet elevation gain per 2.4 mile loop.
Rocky, roots, steps, single track trail provides breath taking views of the Cedar River and surrounding bluffs. But what goes up must come down as you return each loop to the start line. The Promenade is a 2 loop 4.8 mile stroll while the Punisher Mini or Punisher is to see how many loops you can do. New this year is the 4 hour Mini. And 8 hours for the Punisher.
One aid station with beverages and nourishment. The cut off times are hard at 4 and 8 hours. Upon completing your race join us for hot protein and refreshments.
Custom made awards varies by race.
Most loops overall Female and Male.
Race proceeds will be donated to the Palisades Kepler State Park.
Refunds, Rollovers, General Rules
Refunds
There are no refunds but there is a rollover option
Rollovers
You can rollover your current registration (before the April 1, 2024 deadline) to the following race year if you are unable to make the current race year's event. *You can only rollover once* If you are a rollover from 2023 once registration opens we will apply a credit to your account that will apply when you go to checkout please message race director to ensure we have your information. You will still need to register for the 2024 event!
General Race Rules
Please follow the rules for your race. You must check-in at the aid station, failure to do so could lead to disqualification. Misinformation from other runners during the race does not justify breaking any of the rules previously discussed during the pre-race meeting. Cutoff times at the finish line are all hard cutoffs. If you are pulled at an aid station because of failure to meet cutoff times or due to medical reasons you may not continue as a registered participant. You are no longer part of the "race" but if you choose to continue at this point you must remove your bib.
Age groups
The age groups are as follows:
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-75
75 and over
We will not have age group awards.
Sponsors
Please support the local sponsors who have invested in this race for you.
The sponsors asked to remain anonymous but there we ill be a giant card at the table you can sign thanking them for their contributions.
Volunteers
If you volunteer this year you will receive an entry to next year's race. Volunteer registration will be posted.
We need course monitors who can guide, communicate with and cheer runners in the course.
Photography
Race Day photography by Mark Mumaw at Images by Mark out of Walker Iowa.
Photos will be posted post race.
Event's current local time: 12:54 PM CAT
