Yippee-Ki-Yay Races

Welcome to the 2026 Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K, Half Marathon, and 10K, held on 10/24/26 on the scenic Wabash Trace Nature Trail, starting and finishing at the Iowa West Foundation Trail Head Park.Choose your challenge 10K, Half Marathon, or 50K Ultra Marathon and enjoy a fast, flat Rails-to-Trails course surrounded by beautiful Heartland countryside views. This course is unique to the area and is an excellent option for runners looking to:Add your first Ultra Marathon to your race resumeChase a personal best on one of the fastest average finisher 50K courses in the Midwest Region!The Half Marathon has quickly become a favorite, drawing runners from across the country year after year thanks to its smooth trail and picturesque setting.After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with our famous Bonnie’s Country Chicken Noodle Soup, a race-day tradition you won’t forget!🔥 This event has SOLD OUT the last two years!To maintain a high-quality experience, the field is limited to just 200 runners, so don’t wait to secure your spot in this must-run event.Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K • Half Marathon • 10K📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026⏰ 8:00 AM Start📍 Council Bluffs, Iowa**Opening offering ALERT!! To the First 50 (total) Registered Runners you will receive a water bottle and a special edition nutrition bundle created by our good friends at Honey Stinger and will be included in your race packet race weekend. This special has a value of 25.00. It will be a great way to kickoff your race weekend!!Important Dates:🧥 Last day to secure a race hoodie: October 1🏃 Last day to register: October 5**🧢 New this year! A Yippee-Ki-Yay knit hat will also be available for purchase through our UltraSignup store and distributed at Packet Pickup. 📸 A photo of the hat can be located on the event photos page, and the 🎨 final logo design will be updated by January 31. Final day to order the knit hat will be 4/1/2026