Walk or run in a scenic setting at the iconic Great River Road – Road Race (GRRRR) on Saturday, Oct. 7. After a year away due to construction, the 5K and 10K races return to Pikes Peak State Park, near McGregor.
“We got a lot of good comments last year having it in McGregor; however, the die-hard runners appreciate the route up there. It’s straight, and the rolling hills aren’t too bad. Plus, it’s just the tradition of it,” said GRRRR organizer Duane Boelman. “It’s a beautiful spot, and with the new improvements at the park, it really looks nice.”
GRRRR is a chip-timed event and open to both walkers and runners. The race will start at 8:30 a.m., following a free kids fun run. Overall male and female 5K and 10K winners will be recognized along with top finishers in each age category.
Several years ago, at the suggestion of some participants, organizers added divisions for older runners – now boasting divisions for those ages 60 and up.
All participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt, goodie bag, after-race refreshments and complimentary pancake breakfast at the Pikes Peak State Park shelter from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The pancake breakfast is also open to the public, with free will donations appreciated,” Boelman said. Proceeds to support the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce.
GRRRR returned in 2019 after a 17-year hiatus. With the pandemic and construction in the rearview, Boelman hopes the race – and the tradition that once drew hundreds of runners to the McGregor-Marquette area each fall – can continue uninterrupted.
Register for GRRRR at runsignup.com/Race/IA/McGregor/GRRRRGreatRiverRoadRoadRoadRace. Paper copies are available at the McGregor-Marquette Chamber office, 146 Main St. in McGregor. For more information, or to volunteer for the event, email greatriverroadroadrace@gmail.com or call the McGregor-Marquette Chamber at 563-873-2186.
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