Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Iola Fall Classic Trail Race

Iola, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

25K10K5K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Oct 8, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Iola Fall Classic Trail Race

The course runs through the Iola Winter Sports Club, mixing singletrack with cross-country ski trails. That combination means rooty, narrow stretches broken up by wider groomed paths, and the terrain shifts enough to keep you paying attention. Expect a wooded feel throughout, with the natural contours of a ski area giving the route some real up and down.

Post-race, there are refreshments and snacks on hand, and kids have their own activities going on nearby, so it works well if you are bringing family. Aid is available on course for the longer distances. Awards go to the top finishers, with age group recognition as well.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

10K · 2025 results

28finishers

49:22winner

1:11:53median

1:40:16cutoff

Top 3: Jared Linzmeier (49:22) · Saovalak Turner (54:10) · Greg Friese (55:35)

5K · 2025 results

25finishers

24:28winner

33:59median

1:12:03cutoff

Top 3: Oliver Hylla (24:28) · Ty Wagner (26:30) · F. Utecht (26:52)

25K · 2025 results

13finishers

2:18:01winner

2:36:08median

3:05:01cutoff

Top 3: Corey Thompson (2:18:01) · Andrew Turner (2:20:01) · Erich Schleicher (2:20:13)

The Iola Fall Classic Trail Race has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

25K10/17/2026 10:00$30

10K10/17/2026 10:00$30

5K10/17/2026 10:00$30

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Common Questions About the Iola Fall Classic Trail Race

Will I finish last at the Iola Fall Classic Trail Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10K field finished slower than 1:11:53, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:40:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Iola Fall Classic Trail Race a good first 10K?

It is a small race (28 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 10K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Iola Fall Classic Trail Race?

The 10K winner ran 49:22 while the median finisher took 1:11:53. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.