Iowa · 7.01 Mile cross country
Living History Farms Race
Living History Farms Race is a 7.01 Mile cross country event held in Urbandale, Iowa. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 7,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Urbandale, IA
- Field size
- ~7,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Urbandale, Iowa
- Distances
- 7.01 Mile cross country
- Field size
- About 7,500 runners
- Course
- Off-road, hilly with stream crossings
- Registration
- secure.getmeregistered.com
- Official website
- lhf.org
About the Living History Farms Race
An iconic muddy 7-mile cross-country race through the historic Living History Farms, where runners splash through streams and plow through fields, finishing with treats from the Machine Shed.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest off-road cross-country races in the US; capped at 7,500 and routinely sells out within 36 hours
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Living History Farms Race: common questions
- When is the Living History Farms Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Living History Farms Race held?
- In Urbandale, Iowa.
- What distances does the Living History Farms Race offer?
- 7.01 Mile cross country.
- How many people run the Living History Farms Race?
- About 7,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Living History Farms Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at secure.getmeregistered.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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