Discover trails, entertainment, dining, and local attractions for race weekend.
View the full schedule of race start times and events for race weekend.
Info on packet pick-up, bag drop, maps, parking, awards, safety, and post-race festivities.
Tips, rules, and the best viewing spots to enjoy race weekend events.
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By: April Graff, MS, RD, LD. Hy-Vee Dietitian As your training schedule picks up, finding quick meals that can be made (and cleaned up)...
By: April Graff, MS, RD, LD. Hy-Vee Dietitian With summer in full swing and training schedules ramping up, spending time in the kitchen probably...
By: April Graff, MS, RD, LD. Hy-Vee Dietitian While beets may not be a common staple at most people’s home, beets are loaded with...
By: April Graff, MS, RD, LD Hy-Vee Dietitian For optimal race day performance, hydrate early and often. Dehydration can negatively impact performance and cause...
By: Hy-Vee As a runner, nutrition is an important part of your fitness journey. It’s easy to focus on pre-workout supplements and recovery shakes,...
By: Hy-Vee Hydration Drinking water frequently and not just when you’re feeling thirsty is key to a great recovery after working out. Did you...
By: Hy-Vee Carbohydrates include more than you think they do. Many fruits contain high amounts of natural occurring sugars, which helps replenish glycogen...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System You have just finished your first marathon! Congratulations, you now have a personal record! A personal record is the...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System Planning your first marathon can be an intimidating task. Maybe you have been sticking to 5K’s, 10K’s or even...
Without question, breakfast is the meal that makes champions. Unfortunately, many active people follow a lifestyle that eliminates breakfast or includes foods that are...
