The Hill Raisin' Half & Fun Run

05/27/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vOcKzJtytU

During the race, you may have seen a drone or camera or were even interviewed by the wonderful Brian Mann with Friends Of The Loess Hills State Forest And Preparation Canyon State Park 📷

Brian generously put together an awesome video from race day, go ahead and give it a watch!⬇️

The first ever half marathon and fun run was held on May 16, 2026 i...

05/24/2026

Wow! What. a. day.

We'd like to say the biggest thank you to all participants, spectators, volunteers, and sponsors who made the race a success last weekend! All 61 participants finished the race and should be proud for tackling a tough course!💪

Here's a shoutout to each of the winners🥇 Check each photo caption for details📸

05/12/2026

The 2026 Race Guide has just been sent out via email to the address you registered with on Ultrasignup! If you're not seeing the email, please check your spam.

Keep an eye on your email for any additional communications, including on race day.

See you all SOON!🔥

Send a message to learn more

05/10/2026

Hill Raisers!! We are just ONE WEEK out from race day, and it's shaping up to be a great day with over 60 participants between both races, beautiful sunny weather (🤞), and a pack of volunteers all ready to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable day.

Race guides will go out via email this week, so keep an eye out to make sure you get all the details for race day. Online registration closes Wed, May 13 @ noon, but folks can still register prior to race start on race day.

Thanks to our friends at The Barn Loft Home Decor, Accents, & Artisan Market, we are able to offer a fun twist for registrants. Prior to check in on race day, we will be drawing one bib number out of a hat to receive a $100 gift card to the Barn Loft in Onawa! Thanks, Barn Loft!!🎁🎉

04/21/2026

Who's ready to be a Hill Raiser?!🔥

Just a quick patina and medals will be ready to go! The finisher medals are a mini replica of the Brent's Trail bur oak leaf trail markers🍂

04/19/2026

Be sure to register by midnight on Tuesday, April 21 to get a race T shirt! That's just THREE days! Registration will remain open after this date until the participant cap is met.

In the age of AI, we are very proud to use an original logo created by local artist Miriam Twedt.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-twedt

04/13/2026

We'd like to give a shoutout and a huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors! Thank you, sponsors, for making the first ever Hill Raisin' Half and Fun Run possible and for helping to showcase our beautiful Loess Hills in such an adventurous way☀️

Friends Of The Loess Hills State Forest And Preparation Canyon State Park
Harrison County Conservation Board, Iowa
AgriVision Equipment
Diamond Collision
Family 1st Dental of Onawa
Logan State Bank
RXC Tires
Sunshine Foods Onawa
Vetter Equipment
The Barn Loft Home Decor, Accents, & Artisan Market