Iola Fall Classic Trail Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Iola, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $40 on Oct 8, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iola Fall Classic - 10k | 10K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Iola Fall Classic - 25k | Other | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Iola Fall Classic - 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 8, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 8, then $40 until Oct 16.
Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in Wisconsin, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Wisconsin runs 1:14:55, about 12:03 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:03 and men in 1:07:50.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Iola Fall Classic - 10k starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,050 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
E398 County Rd MM, Iola, WI 54945
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsIola Fall Classic - 10k
Iola Fall Classic - 5k
Iola Fall Classic - 25k
Aggregated from official results for Iola Fall Classic Trail Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Iola Fall Classic Trail Race?
At the 2025 Iola Fall Classic - 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 55:36 or better, the top quarter in 1:02:30, and half the field in 1:11:53; the last tenth came in after 1:27:27.
At the 2025 Iola Fall Classic - 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 27:14 or better, the top quarter in 31:58, and half the field in 33:59; the last tenth came in after 52:29.
At the 2025 Iola Fall Classic - 25k, the fastest tenth finished in 2:20:03 or better, the top quarter in 2:21:37, and half the field in 2:36:08; the last tenth came in after 2:48:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | 1:02:52 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 1:24:30 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 71°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- E398 County Rd MM, Iola, WI 54945Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,050 feet
- Included with entry
- Run Hat
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Iola Fall Classic Trail Race?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $30, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in Wisconsin, which costs $37 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 28 runners finished the Iola Fall Classic - 10k; the median finish was 1:11:53 and the winner ran 49:22.
- Where does it start?
- E398 County Rd MM, Iola, WI 54945.
From the organizers
Come join us for a fun fall running challenge! The Iola Fall Classic is a new annual event at the Iola Winter Sports Club consisting of a 25k, 10k, and 5k trail races consisting of a mix of singletrack and cross-country ski trail.
All race distances start at 10am. Online registration will be open until 7pm 10/15. Early bird pricing is $30 for each event until 10/7, registration will be $40 after 10/7. Day of Registration will be open (cash only) starting at 8am. Register by 9/13 to receive the 2026 Race hat.